The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes B 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 23,800

€ 30,500

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touran 1.6 TDI 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 160 d.
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 d
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 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 d
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.78 %

General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 d
1T
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
89 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 d
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 d
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 d
108 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
669 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 d
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38.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.92 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
38.12 lb/hp
35.92 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes B 160 d
37 mpg
city
53 mpg
52 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
731 mi
777 mi
Mercedes B 160 d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes B 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1391 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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