The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) vs. VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - ..)
€ 40,300

€ 32,600

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 250 e is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes B 250 e
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 e
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.75 %

General
Mercedes B 250 e
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
W242
Generation
5T
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
178 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes B 250 e
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
99 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
21.37 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250 e
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
42 mpg
Mercedes B 250 e
125 MPGe
42 mpg
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
105 mi
Range
644 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
105 mi
644 mi
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
106.1 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
53.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250 e
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft












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