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Mercedes B Class vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (238 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (33,100 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or VW Touran?

Mercedes B Class vs VW Touran: Key differences

Mercedes B Class

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

VW Touran

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  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

B Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes B Class is barely cheaper – starting at 33,100 £ , while the VW Touran costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes B Class uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes B Class offers visibly more power – delivering 238 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes B Class delivers moderately more torque with 450 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

B Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes B Class is very slightly lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers clearly more boot space – 834 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 379 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries barely more – 601 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes B Class holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £33,100
B Class

Mercedes B Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 238 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 km
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Mercedes B Class

The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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Reviews Mercedes B Class

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Peter
5 Mar 2026, 05:51:19

My wife and I have been driving a Mercedes W247 200d for seven years now, with 93,000 km on the clock. The car is very comfortable even on long trips and economical. At the last service the pads of the electric parking brake were replaced; otherwise no repairs. We love this car.

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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Mercedes B Class
VW Touran

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
56 - 156 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,745 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4,419 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,562 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 550 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
223 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes B Class have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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