The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 26,600
€ 31,300
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 160 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes B 160
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
61.3
70.3
79.1
65.3
72
82.2
70.3 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
61.3 in
Height
65.3 in
106.3
173
109.7
178.2
173 in
Length
178.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.62 %
General
Mercedes B 160
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
W246
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 160
101 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 160
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes B 160
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.01 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160
30.45 lb/hp
22.01 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes B 160
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
565 mi
Range
667 mi
Mercedes B 160
565 mi
667 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes B 160
104.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1371 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
