The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 35,500
€ 31,600
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.8 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 d.
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 180 d
65.3
72
82.2
61.5
70.7
79.5
72 in
Width
70.7 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
65.3 in
Height
61.5 in
109.7
178.2
107.4
174
178.2 in
Length
174 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 180 d
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.95 %
General
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 180 d
5T
Generation
W247
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 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CJS*
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
114 hp
Mercedes B 180 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 d
Performance
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 180 d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 d
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19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.33 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
19.08 lb/hp
28.33 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 180 d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
39 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 180 d
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
591 mi
Range
652 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
591 mi
652 mi
Mercedes B 180 d
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft












56.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.3 cu ft



















