The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)

€ 34,500
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
€ 34,300
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.4 TSI
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.3
79.1
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (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 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.06 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)

General

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
168 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.57 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.97 lb/hp
20.57 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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
36 mpg
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
36 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
21.3 lb
city
28 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
42 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
303 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
565 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft