The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
€ 28,700
€ 28,700
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 160 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes B 160
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
61.3
70.3
79.1
65.9
70.6
81.9
70.3 in
Width
70.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
61.3 in
Height
65.9 in
106.3
173
105.4
173.1
173 in
Length
173.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.42 %
General
Mercedes B 160
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes B 160
101 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes B 160
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.98 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160
31.11 lb/hp
32.98 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes B 160
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes B 160
565 mi
828 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes B 160
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1398 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
