The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16)
€ 39,200
€ 26,300
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes Electric Drive is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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 Electric Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
10.78 %
General
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
W242
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CRK*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
178 hp
108 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
99 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes Electric Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
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21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.42 lb/hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
21.37 lb/hp
31.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
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
53 mpg
( 60 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 Electric Drive
125 MPGe
60 MPGe
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
105 mi
Range
819 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
105 mi
819 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
53.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1369 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
