The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
€ 29,300
€ 27,500
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Mercedes B 160 CDI.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 160 CDI
65.3
72
82.2
61.3
70.3
79.1
72 in
Width
70.3 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
65.3 in
Height
61.3 in
109.7
178.2
106.3
171.6
178.2 in
Length
171.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 160 CDI
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.31 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5T
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CZD*
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 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 160 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.55 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
21.66 lb/hp
35.55 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
48 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
644 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
644 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1314 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
56.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft
