Mercedes-Benz B 250 4MATIC DCT (2025) vs VinFast VF 8 87.7 kWh Eco (2024): What is the difference? (2024)

Why is Mercedes-Benz B 250 4MATIC DCT (2025) better than VinFast VF 8 87.7 kWh Eco (2024)?

• 50 km/h faster top speed?
  250 km/hvs200 km/h
• 122 mm shorter?
  1.54 mvs1.67 m
• 12.16% greater cargo volume (seats down)?
  1540 lvs1373 l
• 331 mm shorter length?
  4.42 mvs4.75 m
• 138 mm narrower?
  1.8 mvs1.93 m
• 760 kg lighter?
  2.15 tvs2.9 t
• Noticeably longer basic warranty (km).?
  Unlimited kmvs200 000 km
• Has remote lock/unlock?

Why is VinFast VF 8 87.7 kWh Eco (2024) better than Mercedes-Benz B 250 4MATIC DCT (2025)?

• 150 Nm higher maximum torque?
  500 Nmvs350 Nm
• 0.6 s faster acceleration (0-100 km/h)?
  5.9 svs6.5 s
• 129 hp more horsepower?
  353 hpvs224 hp
• 4 more airbags?
  11vs7
• 8 years longer basic warranty (years)?
  10 yearsvs2 years
• Airbags?
  Driver, Passenger, Side (front), Side (rear)vsDriver, Passenger, Side (front)
• Has blind spot monitoring?
• Has driver profiles?

The type of car.

The type of powertrain.

The type of fuel used by the vehicle.

The drivetrain is a group of parts that work with the engine to move the wheels of the vehicle. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages.

A dual-clutch transmission (DCT) is an automated manual transmission that allows the driver to control gear-shifts themselves or to let the computer decide. Upshifts are extremely fast, resulting in smooth acceleration, and due to the uninterrupted power flow it also has the benefit of increasing fuel efficiency.

The type of instrument cluster, for example whether it’s a mix of analog and a digital display, or a TFT screen.

The rate of charging of the onboard charger, measured in kW.

The type of rear door that the vehicle has.

The number of doors the vehicle has.

We consider a shorter length better because a compact chassis is generally easier to maneuver.

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.

A larger cargo area is more practical as it allows you to transport more things.

A larger cargo area is more practical as it allows you to transport more things. With some vehicles you can put the rear seats down in order to gain more space for cargo.

The size of the frunk, the storage space located at the front of the car. They are more common in electric vehicles (EVs).

The amount of legroom in the front seats.

More headroom in the front of the car makes for a more comfortable driving experience, and is especially important for taller people.

The amount of legroom in the rear seats.

The fastest speed that the vehicle can reach.

The time it takes for the car to accelerate from 0-100 kilometres per hour.

Horsepower is the most common unit for measuring the power of an engine.

The horsepower of the electric motor(s).

The kW output of the motor in an electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid. A higher kW output usually indicates a more powerful vehicle.

Torque is a measurement of an engine’s power, closely related to horsepower. More torque indicates a more powerful vehicle and is also a good indication of its acceleration.

The maximum torque of the electric motor(s).

This measurement is the total volume of all the engine's cylinders, also known as the engine displacement. This is one of many aspects of an engine that determine its horsepower, but generally speaking a greater size indicates more power.

A compressor raises the intake air pressure supplied to an internal combustion engine. This helps provide higher torque and power output.

The Level of Automation (LoA) that the vehicle is capable of, ranging from level 0 to 5. Currently, there are only level 1 and 2 cars on the market.

It uses a range of sensors to automatically park your car.

Semi-automatic Lane Change (SALC) assists with changing lanes. When prompted by the driver, it will use various sensors to determine whether it’s safe to change lanes. The driver must then request the lane change, after which the vehicle will automatically steer into the new lane.

Autonomous lane control (also known as lane centering) makes small steering adjustments to keep the vehicle centered in its lane.

Highway assist is an autonomous driving feature. It takes over various aspects of driving on the highway, such as lane maintenance, adjusting speed to traffic flow, and maintaining distance from the vehicle ahead.

Traffic Jam Assist is an autonomous driving feature. During traffic jams, it will keep the vehicle centered in the lane and stop/follow the vehicle ahead.

The autonomous drive system is able to recognize and respond to traffic lights.

It has a system that detects cross-traffic objects approaching the rear of the vehicle. If an object is detected, it will alert the driver (some vehicles will also apply the brakes).

The vehicle has a system to warn the driver when a tire’s pressure is low. This is also known as a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

The type of airbags that the vehicle is fitted with.

The vehicle has a system to help mitigate or avoid collisions with pedestrians and/or cyclists. Reactions range from warning the driver to actively braking the vehicle.

The vehicle is equipped with sensors to monitor blind spots. If a vehicle enters the blind spot, it will alert the driver with a visual or audible warning.

The overtaking sensor system has the ability to avoid a collision by moving the steering wheel or applying selective braking.

A collision avoidance system is a safety feature which uses sensors to monitor the road ahead to detect pedestrians, vehicles, and other obstacles. If there is risk of collision, it provides audible and visual warnings.

Automatic emergency braking (AEB) is a safety system that uses sensors to identify imminent collisions and automatically apply the brakes.

A system that helps the driver know how much space they have while parking. It could be sensors that give visual/audible cues, a camera/display, or a combination of both.

The vehicle is fitted with a hill holder.

The trunk/rear door can be opened remotely, e.g. from a button inside the vehicle.

The trunk/rear door can be closed electronically, e.g. from a button inside the vehicle.

The vehicle has an internet connection (independent from any connected mobile devices).

The side doors of the vehicle can finish closing and latch automatically when not closed all the way (also known as soft close doors).

The rear door for the trunk can finish closing and latch automatically when not closed all the way (this is also known as a soft close door).

The adaptive cruise control (ACC) system includes a stop/go function, for use in traffic jams.

Using an app on your phone, you can check the status of the windows/doors and lock or unlock them.

The vehicle has Apple CarPlay. To use it, you have to connect the vehicle to an iPhone.

You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.