The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 35,100
€ 34,300
€ 35,100
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 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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.84 %
General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 2.0 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
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
168 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.97 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
14.9 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
41 mpg
( 46 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
46 MPGe
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
19.9 lb
city
34 mpg
12.1 lb
highway
47 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
311 mi
Range
654 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
311 mi
654 mi
VW Touran 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
30.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1338 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
