The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
€ 34,100

€ 34,000

€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 220 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mercedes B 220
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
61.3
70.3
79.1
65.9
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
106.3
173
105.4
173.1
173 in
Length
173.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 220
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.99 %

General
Mercedes B 220
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 220
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CDG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes B 220
181 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 220
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes B 220
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220
18.33 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 220
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.3 lb✽
( 5 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 220
36 mpg
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
21.3 lb
43 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
527 mi
Range
324 mi
Mercedes B 220
527 mi
324 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
125 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).
33.8 kWh
Mercedes B 220
125 kWh
33.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 220
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft











43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft