Compare: Volkswagen Polo 2009 Hatchback 105 Hp vs Mercedes-Benz B-class 2005 MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) 116 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Polo

B-class

Generation

Polo V (5-door)

B-class (W245)

Modification (Engine)

1.2 TSI (105 Hp)

B 170 (116 Hp)

Start of production

November, 2009

April, 2005

End of production

March, 2014

April, 2008

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

6.8 l/100 km (NEDC)

8.6-9 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.5 l/100 km (NEDC)

5.8-6 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

5.3 l/100 km (NEDC)

6.8-7.1 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

124 g/km (NEDC)

163-171 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.7 sec

11.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.7 sec

11.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

10.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

190 km/h

184 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 5

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

9.9 kg/Hp, 101.2 Hp/tonne

10.6 kg/Hp, 93.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.9 kg/Nm, 168.6 Nm/tonne

8 kg/Nm, 125.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

105 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

116 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

87.7 Hp/l

68.3 Hp/l

Torque

175 Nm @ 1550-4100 rpm.

155 Nm @ 3500-4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

EA111 / CBZB

M 266.940

Engine displacement

1197 cm³

1699 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

71 mm

83 mm

Piston Stroke

75.6 mm

78.5 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.6 l

5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

5.6 l

6.3 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1038 kg

1235 kg

Max. weight

1570 kg

1830 kg

Max load

532 kg

595 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

280 l

544 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

952 l

2245 l

Fuel tank capacity

45 l

54 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1200 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg

1300 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

540 kg

645 kg

Permitted towbar download

50 kg

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

3970 mm

4270 mm

Width

1682 mm

1777 mm

Width including mirrors

1901 mm

1975 mm

Height

1462 mm

1603 mm

Wheelbase

2470 mm

2778 mm

Front track

1463 mm

1556 mm

Rear (Back) track

1456 mm

1551 mm

Front overhang

839 mm

Rear overhang

661 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

153 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.32

0.30

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.6 m

11.95 m

Approach angle

13.3°

Departure angle

19.5°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

11.1°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Independent, McPherson type, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Coil spring, Torsion bar

Anti-roll bar, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 288x25 mm

Ventilated discs, 276x22 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 232x9 mm

Disc, 258x8 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

185/60 R15; 215/45 R16; 215/40 R17

195/65 R15

Wheel rim size

6J x 15; 7J x 16; 7J x 17

6J x 15