The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 27,900

€ 31,700

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 160 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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
173
109.7
178.2
173 in
Length
178.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.08 %

General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
W246
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DFG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
113 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
35.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.5 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.18 lb/hp
31.5 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
57 mpg
51 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
48 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
758 mi
Range
784 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
784 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft













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