Compare Mercedes B-Class W247 vs Volkswagen Golf 5 vs Mercedes C-Class SportCoupe

Mercedes-Benz B-Class W247 Hatchback (2018)

Volkswagen Golf 5 (1K) Hatchback (2003-2008)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class SportCoupe CL203 Hatchback (2000-2008)

Mercedes-Benz | Cars

Volkswagen | Cars

Mercedes-Benz | Cars

Variants

B 160

B 180

B 180 DCT

B 180d

B 180d DCT

B 200

B 200 4MATIC DCT

B 200 DCT

B 200d DCT

B 220 4MATIC DCT

B 220 DCT

B 220d 4MATIC DCT

B 220d DCT

B 250 4MATIC DCT

B 250 DCT

B 250e DCT

1.4 FSI 90

1.4 75

1.4 80

1.4 TSI 122

1.4 TSI 122 DCT

1.4 TSI 140

1.6 FSI

1.6 102

1.6 102 AT

1.9 TDI 105

1.9 TDI 105 4Motion

1.9 TDI 105 4Motion DCT

1.9 TDI 90

2.0 FSI 150

2.0 FSI 150 4Motion

GTI 230

GTI 230 AT

GTI 200

GTI 200 AT

SDI 75

2.0 TDI 140

2.0 TDI 140 4Motion

2.0 TDI 170

R32 AWD

C 30 CDI AMG AT

C 32 AMG AT

C 160

C 160 AT

C 180

C 180 AT

C 180 Kompressor

C 180 Kompressor AT

C 200 CDI

C 200 CDI AT

C 200 CGI

C 200 Kompressor Euro4

C 200 Kompressor

C 200 Kompressor Euro4 AT

C 200 Kompressor AT

C 220 CDI

C 220 CDI AT

C 220 CDI Euro4

C 220 CDI Euro4 AT

C 230

C 230 AT

C 230 Kompressor Euro4

C 230 Kompressor Euro4 AT

C 230 Kompressor

C 230 Kompressor AT

C 320

C 320 AT

C 350

C 350 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

350 L / 12.4 cu-ft ~ 1305 L / 46.1 cu-ft

310 L / 10.9 cu-ft ~ 1100 L / 38.8 cu-ft

Fuel Capacity

62.0 L / 16.4 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Disc

Offroad | Approach Angle

13.4 deg

Offroad | Breakover Angle

9.4 deg

Offroad | Departure Angle

17.2 deg

Power Steering

Electric Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension | Front

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Turning Circle

11.0 m / 36.1 ft

10.9 m / 35.8 ft

10.8 m / 35.3 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity

15.6 kWh (gross)

Body Style

3-door Coupe

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

104 mm / 4.1 in

Size | Height

1562 mm / 61.5 in

Size | Length

4419 mm / 174.0 in

4343 mm / 171.0 in

Size | Width

1759 mm / 69.3 in

Track Width | Front

1567.0 mm / 61.7 in

1539.0 mm / 60.6 in

Track Width | Rear

1547.0 mm / 60.9 in

1528.0 mm / 60.2 in

Wheelbase

2729 mm / 107.4 in

2578 mm / 101.5 in

2715 mm / 106.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag

0.29

Electric Range

70.0 km / 43.5 mi

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive

Emission Standard

Euro 4

Engine | Compression Ratio

10.6:1

Transmission | Gears

6 / 7 / 8-speed

Transmission | Type

Manual / automatic / DCT

Production

Debut

2018 Paris Auto Show

Reviews

Neofiliac score

27%

45%

34%

Pros

Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
Low fuel consumption
Better-looking than before

Interesting VR6 engine
Good manual transmission
Clean, sporty design
Fully independent suspensions

RWD-based
Fully independent suspensions

Cons

No powerful engine options
Basic suspension setup for FWD vehicles
Utilitarian

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Bad 6-speed DSG

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Horrible AMGs

Price

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