The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,900
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15) Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
€ 35,500
 VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 32,900
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 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 1.8 TSI BMT.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
62.6
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15)
71.3
79.1
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
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 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
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 1.8 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.33 %
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
W246
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
178 hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.55 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.8 TSI 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
39 mpg
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
21.3 lb
city
32 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
44 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
303 mi
Range
591 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
591 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft