Mercedes-Benz B 180 vs Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Suv · Gasoline

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Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid

Suv · Hybrid

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 safety

Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid

Car B

Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid

The Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid blends five-seat family practicality with plug-in efficiency, offering about 50 km of electric range and very low official consumption when charged regularly. With a 520-liter trunk and balanced performance, it’s a good value in its segment for growing families.

5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety1.5 L/100km245 hpHybrid

Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 64 / 74

City 51 / 54

Budget / value 51 / 70

Road trip 53 / 55

Performance 27 / 29

Cargo 36 / 37

Practical 43 / 60

Premium 43 / 27

Winter 36 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz B 180 Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid

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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 eHybrid

50 km electric range cuts fuel use on short commutes and errands.
Very low official combined consumption (1.5) makes it efficient for its class if you can charge at home or work.
Five seats and a 520-liter trunk handle family gear and weekly shops.
245 hp, 400 Nm and 0–100 km/h in 8 s provide confident overtakes without chasing performance.
Real-world efficiency drops if you can’t plug in regularly.
50 km EV range and a 13 kWh battery may not cover longer daily commutes on electricity alone.
Not aimed at performance driving; acceleration is adequate rather than thrilling.
Less focus on premium luxury feel than on practicality and efficiency.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz B 180 if…

Lower entry price

Mercedes-Benz B 180 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid if…

More power

Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid puts out 245 hp vs 122 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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