Volkswagen Touran 2010 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touran engine produces 50 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touran consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 98 mm (3.9 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: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | 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 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Touran 2010 2.0 engine Mercedes B klase 2014 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 2014 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.39 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 and Mercedes B class are practically the same length. | |||
| 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`190 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety 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 | 9400 | |
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