The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 31,100
Mercedes B 200 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes B 200 CDI
€ 35,500
 VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 31,100
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 200 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 200 CDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 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 200 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 200 CDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes B 200 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.62 %
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes B 200 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 200 CDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.920
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes B 200 CDI
134 hp
178 hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes B 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes B 200 CDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 CDI
24.43 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 200 CDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes B 200 CDI
55 mpg
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
591 mi
Mercedes B 200 CDI
723 mi
591 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 200 CDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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