The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16)

€ 32,900
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15) Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
€ 26,300
 VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16) VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
62.6
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15)
71.3
79.1
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16)
72
82.2
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
62.6 in
Height
65.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16)
109.7
178.2
171.6 in
Length
178.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.21 %
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
W246
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR 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
*CRK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
108 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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 SCR BMT

Performance

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.42 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.55 lb/hp
31.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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
53 mpg  ( 60 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
60 MPGe
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
21.3 lb
city
45 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
60 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
303 mi
Range
819 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
819 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1369 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft