Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Mercedes-BenzB-Class | Mercedes-BenzV-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2019 | May 2014 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Diesel | Diesel |
| Power | 148–161 bhp | 161–233 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 8.4–8.5 s | 7.9–11.3 s (better) |
| Top speed | 136–139 mph | – |
| Engine or motors | B 200: 1,332 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol, 120 kW (163 hp) plus a 10 kW (14 hp) mild-hybrid motor; B 200 d: 1,950 cc four-cylinder diesel, 110 kW (150 hp); bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures | 1,950 cc four-cylinder diesel, 120 kW (163 PS) in the V 220 d or 174 kW (237 PS) in the V 300 d; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures |
| Torque | 270 Nm (B 200), 320 Nm (B 200 d) | 380 Nm (V 220 d), 500 Nm (V 300 d) |
| Gearbox | 7G-DCT 7-speed dual-clutch (B 200); 8G-DCT 8-speed dual-clutch (B 200 d) | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Economy (WLTP) | 47.1–55.4 mpg (better) | 38.2–39.3 mpg |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 47.1 mpg (B 200), 55.4 mpg (B 200 d) | WLTP combined: 39.3 mpg (V 220 d Long), 38.7 mpg (V 220 d Extra Long), 38.2 mpg (V 300 d) |
| CO2 emissions | 136 g/km (B 200), 135 g/km (B 200 d) | 188–194 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | MPV | MPV |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Boot | 420 litres | – |
| Length | 4,419 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Weight | From 1,535 kg | – |
| Boot | 420 litres (B 200); 445 litres (B 200 d) | Maximum load space 4,630 litres (Long) or 5,010 litres (Extra Long); seats-up figure not published on Mercedes UK's technical data |
| Towing | 1,600 kg braked; 745 kg (B 200) or 750 kg (B 200 d) unbraked | 750 kg unbraked; up to 2,500 kg braked with the Trailer Coupling package (code Q50) |
| Size | 4,419 mm long, 1,796 mm wide without mirrors (2,020 mm with), 1,545 mm high; 11 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,535 kg (B 200), 1,625 kg (B 200 d); 43-litre fuel tank | 5,140 mm (Long) or 5,370 mm (Extra Long) long, 1,928 mm wide without mirrors (2,249 mm with), 1,901 mm high; 11.8 m turning circle; 70-litre fuel tank; seven- and eight-seat versions listed in the UK price list |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | MBUX multimedia system; 10-inch digital instrument display | – |
| Driver assistance | Blind Spot Assist with exit warning | – |
