2010 Mercedes-Benz B vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz B and 2010 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 283 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz B (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz B | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | B | Sharan |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1723 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2919 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |