Mercedes-Benz B 180 vs Volkswagen Tiguan — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Suv · Gasoline

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Volkswagen Tiguan

Suv · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Car A

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Efficient and practical, the Mercedes-Benz B 180 suits growing families and road trips with five seats and a 500-liter trunk. Performance is modest, but low consumption helps keep running costs in check.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km

Volkswagen Tiguan

Car B

Volkswagen Tiguan

With room for five, a 615 L trunk, and 7.1 L/100 km combined consumption, the Volkswagen Tiguan suits growing families and road trips. It leans toward efficiency and safety rather than premium trimmings or performance thrills.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety150 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 64 / 76

City 51 / 49

Budget / value 51 / 64

Road trip 53 / 57

Performance 27 / 25

Cargo 36 / 42

Practical 43 / 56

Premium 43 / 24

Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz B 180 · Orange = Volkswagen Tiguan

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz B 180 Volkswagen Tiguan

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Efficient for its class with 5.5 combined consumption for commuting and trips
Practical 5-seat layout and 500-liter trunk fit growing-family needs
Signals strong safety standing among peers, aligning with family priorities
Price near 30,000 reads as good value in its segment
Modest acceleration (0–100 in 10.5 s) and 122 hp won’t suit performance-focused drivers
Top speed of 170 and limited passing punch reduce highway excitement
Petrol powertrain won’t match the running-cost savings of hybrids or EVs
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use; 500-liter trunk may be tight for bulky loads

Volkswagen Tiguan

Efficient for its class at 7.1 L/100 km, easing day-to-day fuel costs
Large 615 L cargo space fits strollers and road‑trip luggage
Priced around 30,000, offering good value in its segment for family duties
Aligns with safety-focused priorities for added reassurance
Not aimed at performance driving; acceleration and power prioritize ease over thrills
Seats five only; no third-row option for larger families
No rated electric-only driving range
Shoppers seeking a premium-luxury experience may want to look elsewhere

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz B 180 if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz B 180 uses 5.5 L/100km vs 7.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Volkswagen Tiguan if…

More power

Volkswagen Tiguan puts out 150 hp vs 122 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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