The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 34,000
€ 30,100
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 4.6 inches taller than the Mercedes B 160 CDI.
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 160 CDI
65.9
70.6
81.9
61.3
70.3
79.1
70.6 in
Width
70.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
65.9 in
Height
61.3 in
105.4
173.1
106.3
173
173.1 in
Length
173 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 160 CDI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.2 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 160 CDI
1T
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CDG*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 160 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.92 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.47 lb/hp
35.92 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
59 mpg
( 66 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.)
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5 MPGe
66 MPGe
Mercedes B 160 CDI
21.3 lb
city
59 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
64 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
324 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
324 mi
777 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
33.8 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
33.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.8 cu ft
