The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 28,300

€ 32,400

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3534 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.98 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
BMM

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.61 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
25.61 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
53 mpg
41 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
706 mi
Range
654 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
706 mi
654 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
90.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1360 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











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