Mercedes-Benz V-Class and predecessors (1996 – 2003) vs Volkswagen Sharan (1996 – 2000): specs compared
Both offer around 174 hp at most. The Volkswagen Sharan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.8 s against 12.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 199 km/h against 184 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 8.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,600 kg against 1,970 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
V-Class and predecessors
1996 – 2003
|
Volkswagen
Sharan
1996 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2003 | 1996 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 – 174 hp | 90 – 174 hp |
| Torque | 210 – 300 Nm | 170 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.7 – 20.6 s | 11.8 – 19.3 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 184 km/h | 160 – 199 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.0 – 13.8 L/100 km | 6.4 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,658 mm | 4,620 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,844 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,970 – 2,015 kg | 1,600 – 1,720 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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