The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)
€ 35,500
€ 28,300
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 CDI.
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
65.3
72
82.2
61.3
70.3
79.1
72 in
Width
70.3 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
65.3 in
Height
61.3 in
109.7
178.2
106.3
171.6
178.2 in
Length
171.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.3 %
General
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5T
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CJS*
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Performance
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 CDI
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19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
19.08 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
39 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
591 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
591 mi
706 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
56.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft
