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Mercedes B Class vs VW Touran - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (238 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (33100 £ vs 35400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or VW Touran?

Mercedes B Class

5 (4 Reviews)
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VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes B Class has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33100 £, while the VW Touran costs 35400 £. That’s a price difference of around 2266 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes B Class has a distinct edge – offering 238 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes B Class performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Touran tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes B Class pulls to a small extent stronger with 450 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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In curb weight, Mercedes B Class is barely noticeable lighter – 1405 kg compared to 1520 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers significantly more room – 834 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 379 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1980 L, which is about 440 L more than the Mercedes B Class.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran slight takes the win – 601 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes B Class shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £33,100
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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
  • Electric Range : 83 km
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Mercedes B Class

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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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VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
33100 - 52500 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
56 - 156 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4419 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1562 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
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
200 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
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
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes B Class have?

The Mercedes B Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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