The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 31,000
€ 31,300
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI 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
173
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.9 %
General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
W246
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 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
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.01 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
29.6 lb/hp
22.01 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
59 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
777 mi
Range
667 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
777 mi
667 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1371 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
