The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 28,400

€ 34,500

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 180 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
61.3
70.3
79.1
65.3
72
82.2
70.3 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
61.3 in
Height
65.3 in
106.3
171.6
109.7
178.2
171.6 in
Length
178.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.66 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
W246
Generation
5T
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 SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*DFG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
29.3 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
57 mpg
51 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
48 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
758 mi
Range
784 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
758 mi
784 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
84.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1387 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft













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