The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 2.0 TDI (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
€ 30,500

€ 27,500

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touran 2.0 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 160 CDI.
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
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 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
3481 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.11 %

General
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
1T
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
BMM
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
138 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Performance
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI
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25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.55 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
25.22 lb/hp
35.55 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
703 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
703 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1347 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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