The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 26,400
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 28,700
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 26,400
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 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 EcoFuel.
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
70.3
79.1
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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 EcoFuel
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3741 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
666 lb
17.8 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
120 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.63 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.7 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
29 mpg
city
22 lb
50 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
526 mi
Range
318 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
318 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
34.4 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
111.8 kWh
34.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft