The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 15)
€ 35,100

€ 26,300

€ 35,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive is 3.8 cm shorter, 1.8 cm wider and 8.4 cm lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
1590
1812
2010
1674
1794
2081
1812 mm
Width
1794 mm
2010 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1590 mm
Height
1674 mm
2699
4359
2678
4397
4359 mm
Length
4397 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2678 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1539 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2180 kg

Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.26 %

General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
W246
Generation
1T
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
154 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 bhp
104 bhp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
270 NM
250 NM
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
178 m
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.8 kg/bhp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
9.97 kg/bhp
14.8 kg/bhp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
6.8 kg✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg
( 62 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
7 MPGe
62 MPGe
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
9 kg
city
45 mpg
5.5 kg
motorway
63 mpg
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
311 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
311 mi
731 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
30.7 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
30.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
641 kg
501 L
Boot Capacity
695 L










1456 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1989 L