The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16)
€ 27,500

€ 26,300

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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
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 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.75 %

General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
W246
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CRK*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
108 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
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 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 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 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
35.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.42 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.55 lb/hp
31.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
57 mpg
53 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
48 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
758 mi
Range
819 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
819 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1369 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft













43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft