Volkswagen Passat vs Mercedes-Benz B-Class

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Passat and Mercedes-Benz B-Class. The Volkswagen Passat price is Rs. 25.99 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz B-Class price is Rs. 30.10 Lakh. The Volkswagen Passat is available in 1968 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mercedes-Benz B-Class is available in 1595 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Passat provides the mileage of 17.42 kmpl and B-Class provides the mileage of 14.8 kmpl.

Passat vs B-Class Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Passat	B-Class
Price	Rs. 25.99 Lakh	Rs. 30.10 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1968 cc	1595 cc
Power	174 bhp	120 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Volkswagen Passat

Comfortline Connect

Rs. 25.99 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Mercedes-Benz B-Class

B 180 Sport

Rs. 30.10 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Passat

Comfortline Connect

Mercedes-Benz B-Class

B 180 Sport

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1968 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1595 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	DSG Automatic	BlueEFFICIENCY 4 cylinder inline
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	174 bhp @ 3600 rpm	120 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1500 rpm	200 Nm @ 1250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17.42View Mileage Details	14.8View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic - 6 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4767 4393
Width (mm)
1832 2010
Height (mm)
1456 1557
Wheelbase (mm)
2786 2699
Ground Clearance (mm)
145 134
Kerb Weight (kg)
1535 1425
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
586 488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
66 50

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson strut with anti-roll bar	McPherson strut front axle
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	4 link rear axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.85	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	215 / 60 R16	205 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	215 / 60 R16	205 / 55 R16

Features

Safety

Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote with Boot Opener Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	3	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen on front, Halogen on rear	Halogen on rear
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
2 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Deep Black	Mountain Grey
	Atlantic Blue	Polar Silver Metallic
	Black Oak brown	Jupiter Red
	Mangan Grey	Cirrus White
	Pyrit Silver
	Oryx white

More Expert Reviews on Passat and B-Class

Volkswagen Passat Review: Pros and Cons

By Vikrant Singh01 Aug 2019

Yes, the Volkswagen Passat costs Rs 40 lakhs on the road. And no, it doesn’t command the same snob value as an Audi or a BMW or a Mercedes. Maybe not even as much as a Volvo or a Jaguar.

Mercedes-Benz B-Class facelift

By Ninad Mirajgaonkar08 May 2015

Every time I praise the entry-level MPVish hatchback from Mercedes around a few enthusiasts, I am greeted by looks that are partly gauging if I am drunk and partly trying to establish if I am even an auto journalist. So before we go down the same road, let us start by establishing certain facts – I live in a crowded city with traffic density equivalent or more than that in an anthill; the average speeds during daily commute are at times even lower than public transport, efficiency is important, comfort and convenience is a prerequisite and performance is a word that barely even crosses my mind.

Living with the Volkswagen Passat

By Omkar Thakur10 Dec 2018

It would be justified to call it a limousine owing to its length and cabin space and we got to live with it for a brief period of time and we have to tell you how was it living with the Passat.

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Passat vs B-Class Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Passat and Mercedes-Benz B-Class?

Volkswagen Passat price is Rs. 25.99 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz B-Class price is Rs. 30.10 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Passat is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Passat and B-Class is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Comfortline Connect variant, mileage of Passat is 17.42kmpl and for the B 180 Sport variant, mileage of B-Class is 14.8kmpl. Thus making Passat the most fuel efficient as compared to B-Class

Q: How is the performance of Passat compared to B-Class?

For the Comfortline Connect variant, 1968 cc Diesel engine of Passat produces 174 bhp @ 3600 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the B 180 Sport variant, 1595 cc Petrol engine of B-Class produces 120 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 200 Nm @ 1250 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Passat vs Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Length (mm)	4767	4393
Width (mm)	1832	2010
Height (mm)	1456	1557
Wheelbase (mm)	2786	2699
Ground Clearance (mm)	145	134
Kerb Weight (kg)	1535	1425

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	586	488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	66	50

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote with Boot Opener	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof		Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers

Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited