Vs Take Your Pick: Mercedes B200T vs. VW Golf GTI

[Mr. M]

I must say first, that this comparison is more selfish than anything else... Because while my sis shopped for the GTI (she didn't buy it in the end), we also looked at the B-Class, and I found it to be a very close match with the GTI, in terms of power at least. The price isn't too far either - Mercedes will give some rebates off the sticker price, but VW will most probably sell at list - that means both cars are almost priced similarly, if not the GTI a little cheaper.

I did not include the A-Class because I felt the B-Class was a better suited competitor to the GTI... Personal bias, sorry.

So which one would you take, and why?

Mercedes' Turbo B-Class
SGD130k (list price)
197bhp, 280Nm
FWD
0-100 in 7.6 seconds
CVT



Volkswagen Mkv GTI - The Legend
SGD121k (list price)
200bhp, 280Nm
FWD
0-100 in 6.9 seconds
DSG

 

[Mr. M]

I had some time in pondering about this... And I chose the GTI, though with much difficulty.

I like the DSG gearbox, the history to go with it and the awesome engine.

Mercedes ownership is very tempting, especially if I can do so at a Volkswagen price... But I believe the B-Class is more suited for the comfort-oriented buyer. I can see the merits of the B-Class, it's a really handsome car and I can almost be certain it will be more comfortable than the GTI. It also packs a punch from that I4 turbo.

 

[phaeton]

GTI need I say more

 

[Mr. M]

GTI need I say more

You wouldn't consider the B even for a minute? j/k... I understand exactly from where you're coming from. The GTI is a great car.

 

[phaeton]

Yep GTI wins 99% of comparsions its in, B-Class is a very boringly nice car IMO nothing more

 

[ree]

GTI - beyond all question!!

 

[wltsm]

Well this is a hard one I don't think, most definately the GTI!!!

 

[klier]

GTI - beyond all question!!

QFT

I don't even the A and B a Mercedes. Nice cars and all, but just call them Smart next time, and make a normal rear wheel drive A class in the same line as the A3 and 1er

 

[rev]

GTI of course.

 

[Monster]

Personally, VW Golf GTi. I had a look at both last year. the B200T cost like $50k AUD drive way while the GTi is around $43k AUD drive away, so the GTi is a lot cheaper. The GTI wins on exterior, interior styling, performance, handling, possibly refinement. The B-class has better build quality but the material quality aren't as good as the GTi.

If your sister is buying it, i will tell her to get a B class, cause it is more of a girl's car and her friends will be impressed because it is a Mercedes, even though it is not up to the usual MB standards. It is a more comfortable daily drive car, and i am guessing the insurance will be cheaper?

 

[Tarek]

GTI of course

 

[Zafiro]

I pick the drivers car - GTI

 

[Mr. M]

Personally, VW Golf GTi. I had a look at both last year. the B200T cost like $50k AUD drive way while the GTi is around $43k AUD drive away, so the GTi is a lot cheaper. The GTI wins on exterior, interior styling, performance, handling, possibly refinement. The B-class has better build quality but the material quality aren't as good as the GTi.

If your sister is buying it, i will tell her to get a B class, cause it is more of a girl's car and her friends will be impressed because it is a Mercedes, even though it is not up to the usual MB standards. It is a more comfortable daily drive car, and i am guessing the insurance will be cheaper?

That's exactly my view.

Thanks for the input guys!

 

[meisocool]

It's an easy choice...GTI All the way!!

 

[CarGuy]

GTI hardest poll i voted in yet.

 

[Centurion]

Only women in the inner metropolitans drive the B class. GTI ftw!!!!

 

[PanterroR]

Without thinking twice - the GTI.

 

[Bighead]

I don't think the two cars in question are competing to the same demographics.

As much as MB wants to stress "sports" in the B-Class, it is in reality, a family-oriented utilitarian car. GTi, on the other hand, is aimed at the younger spirited crowd.

So if I am still single and rarely need to carry more than one passenger, GTi would definitely my choice. Now that I have a young family (aka child seat), B-class would be a better pick.

I think this poll would be more fitting if the comparison is between the GTi and
a Civic or Clio.

Cheers.

 

[Anisc]

Definitely the GTI, as its a hardcore driving machine. I wouldn't consider the same for the B class...

 

[Mr. M]

I don't think the two cars in question are competing to the same demographics.

As much as MB wants to stress "sports" in the B-Class, it is in reality, a family-oriented utilitarian car. GTi, on the other hand, is aimed at the younger spirited crowd.

So if I am still single and rarely need to carry more than one passenger, GTi would definitely my choice. Now that I have a young family (aka child seat), B-class would be a better pick.

I think this poll would be more fitting if the comparison is between the GTi and
a Civic or Clio.

Cheers.

I think you put it well... Many of us here on GCF seem to put sportiness and hard-edgedness over comfort and space. Thus the GTI won this poll hands down.

I compared them in terms of price (in my country). But I agree, a more befitting rival would be the Civic... I just wanted to see how the B-Class would fare.