The competition

Alternatives to the Mercedes B-class

Volvo S40 2.0D SE Powershift

• CC: 1997
• BHP: 136
• Speed: 205km/h
• 0-100km/h: 9.5 secs
• L/100km: 6.0
• CO2: 159g/km
• Motor tax: €447
• Price: €34,590

BMW 118d SE Auto

• CC: 1995
• BHP: 140
• Speed: 210km/h
• 0-100km/h: 9 secs
• L/100km: 5.4
• CO2: 144
• Motor tax: €302
• Price: €38,385

VW Golf 2.0 TDI Comfortline DSG

• CC: 1968
• BHP: 140
• Speed: 207 km/h
• 0-100km/h: 9.3 secs
• L/100km: 5.4
• CO2: 142g/km
• Motor tax: €302
• Price: €32,095

Audi A3 Sportsback 2.0 TDI

• CC: 1968
• BHP: 140
• Speed: 207km/h
• 0-100km/h: 9.7 secs
• L/100km: 5.5
• CO2: 143 g/km
• Motor tax: €302
• Price: €34,190