The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 14)
€ 28,700

€ 29,600

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 160 CDI.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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
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 160 CDI
3741 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
13.66 %

General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 160 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.29 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.28 lb/hp
36.29 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
16.7 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
57 mpg
( 64 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
64 MPGe
Mercedes B 160 CDI
22 lb
city
48 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
64 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
318 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
318 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
34.4 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 EcoFuel
34.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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