The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)

€ 40,300
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) Mercedes B 250 e
€ 34,000
 VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 40,300
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 250 e 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 250 e
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
70.3
79.1
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
106.3
173
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
105.4
173.1
173 in
Length
173.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes B 250 e
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.87 %
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)

General

Mercedes B 250 e
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
W242
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes B 250 e
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
178 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mercedes B 250 e
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
99 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250 e

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
21.37 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 250 e
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
27 kWh  ( 125 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
16.3 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 250 e
125 MPGe
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
No data
city
21.3 lb
No data
highway
13.5 lb
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
105 mi
Range
324 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
105 mi
324 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
53.9 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).
33.8 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
53.9 kWh
33.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 250 e
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft