The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes B 250 (15 - 18)
€ 23,800

€ 33,500

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 250.
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 250
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 250
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.43 %

General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 250
1T
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
89 hp
208 hp
Mercedes B 250
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 250
108 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
14.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
669 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 250
▶ REPLAY
38.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.26 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
38.12 lb/hp
15.26 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 250
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes B 250
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
731 mi
471 mi
Mercedes B 250
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).
125 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes B 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1391 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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