Mercedes B class 2014 vs Volkswagen Touran 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 50 HP less power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen Touran. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Touran can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Touran version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Touran engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.67 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class and Volkswagen Touran are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. Mercedes B class has 207 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touran. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touran (by 442 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touran has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 7000 | |
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