The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
€ 35,500

€ 28,700

€ 35,500
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 Mercedes B 200 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes B 200 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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
173
105.4
173.1
173 in
Length
173.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3741 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.19 %

General
Mercedes B 200 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CDG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes B 200 CDI
134 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mercedes B 200 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 CDI
25.91 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
( 53 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 200 CDI
53 MPGe
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
41 mpg
city
22 lb
52 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
696 mi
Range
318 mi
Mercedes B 200 CDI
696 mi
318 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 200 CDI
102.8 kWh
34.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft











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