Volkswagen Touran 2010 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Touran engine produces 16 HP less power than Mercedes B class, but torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Touran over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touran consumes 1.8 litres less 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 | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touran gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Touran might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`960 | |
| 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 (€): | 7000 | 11 800 | |
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