The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 27,500
Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14) Mercedes B 160 CDI
€ 28,700
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 27,500
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 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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
70.3
79.1
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3741 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
578 lb
15.45 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

636 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
35.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.55 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
57 mpg  ( 64 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.7 lb✽  ( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes B 160 CDI
64 MPGe
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
48 mpg
city
22 lb
64 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
758 mi
Range
318 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
318 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
34.4 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
34.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft