Volkswagen Touran 2010 vs Mercedes B class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Touran engine produces 19 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 3.8 | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Touran consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Touran could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Touran gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Touran 2010 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Touran 2010 1.6 engine Mercedes B klase 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes B klase 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.56 m | |
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Volkswagen Touran is larger. Volkswagen Touran is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Touran is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1989 litres | 1547 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Touran has 207 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touran (by 442 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touran is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Touran is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 6400 | 6200 | |
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