The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - ..)
€ 27,500
€ 30,600
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 160 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
171.6
109.7
178.2
171.6 in
Length
178.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.68 %
General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
W246
Generation
5T
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
35.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.55 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
57 mpg
42 mpg
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
758 mi
Range
644 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
644 mi
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
106.1 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
