The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14)

€ 28,700
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 28,400
 Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14) Mercedes B 180 CDI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 CDI.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 180 CDI
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
70.6
81.9
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14)
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 (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14)
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 CDI
3741 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
578 lb
15.45 %
Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14)

General

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 180 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 180 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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI

Performance

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

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.28 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes B 180 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 180 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 180 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 180 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 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 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