The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 28,900
Mercedes B 180 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes B 180 CDI
€ 35,500
 VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI (14 - 15)
70.3
79.1
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
173
Blueprint VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
109.7
178.2
173 in
Length
178.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes B 180 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.86 %
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
W246
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
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 CDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
178 hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
28.99 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
57 mpg
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
591 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
758 mi
591 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
84.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft