The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT (10 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 24,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 160 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI 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
171.6
105.4
173.1
171.6 in
Length
173.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.71 %
General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
35.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.55 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
57 mpg
40 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
758 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
632 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
