The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,000
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 40,300
 Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) Mercedes B 250 e
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

ⓘ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 250 e.
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 250 e
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
70.6
81.9
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
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 250 e
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.87 %
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

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

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250 e

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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