The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 26,400

€ 34,300

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 TSI.
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
171.6
105.4
173.1
171.6 in
Length
173.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.97 %

General
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CTH*

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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
120 hp
168 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.57 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.63 lb/hp
20.57 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
565 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











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