The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 (15 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 33,500
€ 35,500
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 250 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT.
Mercedes B 250
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
61.3
70.3
79.1
65.3
72
82.2
70.3 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
61.3 in
Height
65.3 in
106.3
173
109.7
178.2
173 in
Length
178.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 250
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.56 %
General
Mercedes B 250
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
W246
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 250
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes B 250
208 hp
178 hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes B 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes B 250
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
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15.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250
15.26 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes B 250
36 mpg
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
471 mi
Range
591 mi
Mercedes B 250
471 mi
591 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes B 250
125 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
