Mercedes V Class vs VW Touran – Differences & prices compared

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

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.

VW Touran has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35400 £, while the Mercedes V Class costs 48200 £. That’s a price difference of around 12769 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Touran manages with 5.20 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.10 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

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 V Class has a distinct edge – offering 237 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes V Class performs slight better – reaching 220 km/h, while the VW Touran tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class pulls noticeable stronger with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.

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

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers slightly more seating capacity – 6 vs 5.

In curb weight, the VW Touran is clearly lighter – 1520 kg compared to 2192 kg. The difference is around 672 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes V Class offers significantly more room – 1410 L compared to 834 L. That’s a difference of about 576 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes V Class performs significantly better – up to 5010 L, which is about 3030 L more than the VW Touran.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes V Class distinct takes the win – 908 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 307 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes V Class proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes V Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.