The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
€ 32,900
€ 28,700
€ 32,900
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 200 Natural Gas Drive is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
62.6
71.3
79.1
65.9
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
106.3
171.6
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.26 %
General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
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21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.98 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.55 lb/hp
32.98 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
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
52 mpg
( 59 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
59 MPGe
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
21.3 lb
city
46 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
56 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
303 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
828 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1398 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
