The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 (12 - 14) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 26,800

€ 31,700

€ 26,800
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 180 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes B 180
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
171.6
109.7
178.2
171.6 in
Length
178.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %

General
Mercedes B 180
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
W246
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*DFG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes B 180
120 hp
113 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 180
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes B 180
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.5 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180
25.63 lb/hp
31.5 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes B 180
40 mpg
51 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
526 mi
Range
784 mi
Mercedes B 180
526 mi
784 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 180
111.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180
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













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