Compare: Volkswagen Golf 2005 Hatchback 170 Hp vs Mercedes-Benz E-class 2002 Sedan 150 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Golf

E-class

Generation

Golf V

E-class (W211)

Modification (Engine)

2.0 TDI (170 Hp) DPF

E 220 CDI (150 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Start of production

2005 year

January, 2002 year

End of production

2008 year

April, 2005 year

Body type

Hatchback

Sedan

Seats

Doors

3-5

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

8.1 l/100 km

9.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.4 l/100 km

5.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

6.4 l/100 km

6.7 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.2 sec

10.6 sec

Maximum speed

218 km/h

214 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 3

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

150 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Torque

350 Nm @ 1800 rpm.

340 Nm @ 2000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

EA188 / BMN

OM 646.961

Engine displacement

1968 cm³

2148 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

81 mm

88 mm

Piston Stroke

95.5 mm

88.3 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector)

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

6.5 l

Coolant

8 l

10.2 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1318 kg

1610 kg

Max. weight

1910 kg

2145 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

350 l

540 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1305 l

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

65 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1900 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

4204 mm

4818 mm

Width

1759 mm

1822 mm

Width including mirrors

1990 mm

Height

1485 mm

1452 mm

Wheelbase

2578 mm

2854 mm

Front track

1539 mm

1577 mm

Rear (Back) track

1528 mm

1570 mm

Front overhang

831 mm

Rear overhang

1133 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.27

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.4 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Spring Strut

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

195/65 R15

205/60 R16; 225/55 R16

Wheel rims size

6J x 15

7J x 16; 7.5J x 16