The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
€ 28,300

€ 34,000

€ 28,300
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 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 cm shorter, 0.8 cm narrower and 11.7 cm lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1557
1786
2010
1674
1794
2081
1786 mm
Width
1794 mm
2010 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1557 mm
Height
1674 mm
2699
4359
2678
4397
4359 mm
Length
4397 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2678 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2230 kg

Weight Difference:
235 kg
13.74 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
W246
Generation
1T
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CDG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
250 NM
220 NM
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
13.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 kg/bhp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
13.66 kg/bhp
11.55 kg/bhp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
( 72 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
7.4 kg✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes B 180 CDI
72 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
52 mpg
city
9.7 kg
74 mpg
motorway
6.1 kg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kg
706 mi
Range
324 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
706 mi
324 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
33.8 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
90.4 kWh
33.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
486 L
Boot Capacity
592 L











1545 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L