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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDIvsMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) · Facelift 2022 B 220

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

GTD 2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) · Facelift 2022

B 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 220
Power
200hp149kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
80.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
29.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
662km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,419mm174in
Width
1,789mm70in
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Height
1,478mm58in
1,567mm62in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,567mm62in
Trunk volume
381L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,540L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 220PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 220: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 2205,500 rpm-5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 220
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
29.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 220
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 220.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 220 and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 220
1,550 kg
3,417 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
245 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 220
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 2207.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 220: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 220
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 220: 3.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 220
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 220
662 km
412 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
245 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 220
190 hp
142 kW
7.3 s
234 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,567 mm
61.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 220
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 220
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 220
Power
200 hp
149 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,567 mm
61.7 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
662 km
412 mi
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 220
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 474 km (295 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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