The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 40,300

€ 26,800

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes B 250 e
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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 250 e
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
417 lb
10.97 %

General
Mercedes B 250 e
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
W242
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
178 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
Performance
Mercedes B 250 e
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
21.37 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250 e
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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
36 mpg
Mercedes B 250 e
125 MPGe
36 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
105 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
105 mi
565 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
53.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250 e
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1354 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft










41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft