The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 180 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)

€ 29,000
Mercedes B 180 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes B 180
€ 34,000
 VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes B 180 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mercedes B 180
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.3
79.1
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
105.4
173.1
171.6 in
Length
173.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes B 180
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Mercedes B 180 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
18.41 %
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)

General

Mercedes B 180
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes B 180
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes B 180
120 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 180
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mercedes B 180
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180
25.63 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 180
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.3 lb✽  ( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes B 180
40 mpg
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
21.3 lb
50 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
526 mi
Range
324 mi
Mercedes B 180
526 mi
324 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
33.8 kWh
Mercedes B 180
111.8 kWh
33.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 180
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft