The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 30,500

€ 35,500

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel 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 200 CDI.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 200 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 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 200 CDI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.9 %

General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 200 CDI
1T
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 200 CDI
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CDG*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
134 hp
Mercedes B 200 CDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 CDI
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 200 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 CDI
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.47 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 200 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
47 mpg
( 53 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 TSI EcoFuel
5 MPGe
53 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 CDI
21.3 lb
city
41 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
52 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
324 mi
Range
696 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
324 mi
696 mi
Mercedes B 200 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
33.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes B 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.8 cu ft