The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
€ 38,200
€ 32,100
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 220 CDI 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 CDI
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 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3741 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.19 %
General
Mercedes B 220 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
W246
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 220 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes B 220 CDI
175 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes B 220 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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19.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
19.84 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 220 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
( 53 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
16.7 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 CDI
53 MPGe
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
22 lb
52 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
696 mi
Range
318 mi
Mercedes B 220 CDI
696 mi
318 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
34.4 kWh
Mercedes B 220 CDI
102.8 kWh
34.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 220 CDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft
