The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 d 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
€ 33,700

€ 28,700

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes B 180 d is 0.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes B 180 d
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
61.5
70.7
79.5
65.9
70.6
81.9
70.7 in
Width
70.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
61.5 in
Height
65.9 in
107.4
174
105.4
173.1
174 in
Length
173.1 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 d
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3741 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
12.48 %

General
Mercedes B 180 d
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W247
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 d
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CDG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes B 180 d
114 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 180 d
192 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mercedes B 180 d
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 d
28.72 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 d
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
( 68 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.7 lb✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes B 180 d
68 MPGe
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56 mpg
city
22 lb
64 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
685 mi
Range
318 mi
Mercedes B 180 d
685 mi
318 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
34.4 kWh
Mercedes B 180 d
80.3 kWh
34.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 d
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft










43.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft