The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
€ 30,100
€ 28,700
€ 30,100
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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI 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
173
105.4
173.1
173 in
Length
173.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.82 %
General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI 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
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
35.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.98 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.92 lb/hp
32.98 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
59 mpg
52 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
777 mi
828 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1398 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
