2008 Mercedes-Benz B vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz B and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,033 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz B. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz B. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz B. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz B.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz B | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | B | Golf |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2033 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
