Global EV Comparison: Mercedes B-Class 250e vs Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) for as low as €11990, while the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) begins at €9600.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Mercedes B-Class 250e Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Years of Production 2014-2017 2014-2016
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany, Hungary Germany
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €11990 €9600
GCC Score 4.6 4.4

Range and Efficiency

While the Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016).

Property Mercedes B-Class 250e Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Range (EPA) 140 km 134 km
Range (GCC) 142 km 135 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 31 kWh 24.2 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 28 kWh 20.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19.7 kWh/100 km 15.2 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.07 km/kWh 6.59 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 4.1 5.5

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) can charge at up to 40 kW.

The Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 9.6 kW, whereas the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) is limited to 3.6 kW.

Property Mercedes B-Class 250e Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 9.6 kW 3.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) - Max Charging Power (DC) 40 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Type 2 (Mennekes) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.9 3.3

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Mercedes B-Class 250e Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 132 kW 85 kW
Motor Power (hp) 177 hp 114 hp
Motor Torque 340 Nm 270 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.9 s 10.4 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 140 km/h
Performance Score 3.4 2.4

Dimensions

The Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016).

The Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Mercedes B-Class 250e Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Length 4359 mm 4255 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2010 mm 2027 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1786 mm 1799 mm
Height 1557 mm 1452 mm
Wheelbase 2699 mm 2637 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Mercedes B-Class 250e Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1725 kg 1538 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 501 l 341 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1456 l 1231 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.5 3.8
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