The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)

€ 32,900
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15) Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
€ 32,100
 VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 200 Natural Gas Drive is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62.6
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15)
71.3
79.1
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
70.6
81.9
71.3 in
Width
70.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
62.6 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
105.4
173.1
171.6 in
Length
173.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3741 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
11.31 %
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)

General

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.55 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb  ( 6 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 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
21.3 lb
city
22 lb
11.7 lb
highway
13.5 lb
Kraftstoffanzeige
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
Kraftstoffanzeige
303 mi
Range
318 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
318 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
34.4 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
34.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft