The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 28,400
€ 26,800
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 160 d 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 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes B 160 d
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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 d
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.56 %
General
Mercedes B 160 d
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 d
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes B 160 d
89 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 160 d
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes B 160 d
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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35.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 d
35.18 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 d
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes B 160 d
59 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes B 160 d
777 mi
565 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes B 160 d
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 d
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1354 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
