The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)
€ 28,300
€ 32,400
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 4.6 inches taller than the Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive.
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3433 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.35 %
General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
1T
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
104 hp
154 hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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33.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
33.01 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
( 52 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
15.3 lb✽
( 6 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 1.6 TDI
52 MPGe
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
39 mpg
city
21.3 lb
52 mpg
highway
11.7 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
731 mi
Range
303 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
731 mi
303 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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).
31.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
31.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1418 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft
