Global EV Comparison: Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh vs Mercedes B-Class 250e vs Opel Ampera-e Gen 1
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Mercedes B-Class 250e | Opel Ampera-e Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2017-2020 | 2014-2017 | 2016-2021 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany, Hungary | USA |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (Used) | €11800 | €11990 | €14900 |
| GCC Score | 4.6 | 4.6 | 5.5 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Mercedes B-Class 250e | Opel Ampera-e Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 201 km | 140 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 232 km | - Range (WLTP) | 423 km |
| Range (GCC) | 192 km | 142 km | 375 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 35.8 kWh | 31 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 32 kWh | 28 kWh | 57 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km | 19.7 kWh/100 km | 15.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6 km/kWh | 5.07 km/kWh | 6.58 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.2 | 4 | 7.3 |
Charging
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Mercedes B-Class 250e | Opel Ampera-e Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 9.6 kW | 7.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 40 kW | - Max Charging Power (DC) | 50 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | Type 2 (Mennekes) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.3 |
Performance
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Mercedes B-Class 250e | Opel Ampera-e Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 100 kW | 132 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 134 hp | 177 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 290 Nm | 340 Nm | 360 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 s | 7.9 s | 7.3 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 160 km/h | 148 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Dimensions
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Mercedes B-Class 250e | Opel Ampera-e Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4270 mm | 4359 mm | 4164 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2027 mm | 2010 mm | 2039 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1799 mm | 1786 mm | 1765 mm |
| Height | 1482 mm | 1557 mm | 1594 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2629 mm | 2699 mm | 2600 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Mercedes B-Class 250e | Opel Ampera-e Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1569 kg | 1725 kg | 1691 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 341 l | 501 l | 381 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1231 l | 1456 l | 1274 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
