The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)

€ 30,500
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 26,400
 Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 4.6 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
70.6
81.9
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
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 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
106.3
171.6
173.1 in
Length
171.6 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
18.41 %
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)

General

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
1T
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CDG*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.47 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
40 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5 MPGe
40 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.3 lb
city
29 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
50 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
324 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
324 mi
526 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
33.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft