The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI (10 - 15)
€ 30,400
€ 25,000
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3342 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.72 %
General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.22 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
30.72 lb/hp
24.22 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
56 mpg
35 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
739 mi
Range
548 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
739 mi
548 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1354 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
