Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W245 or Volkswagen Touran I (1T)?

2005–2011 vs 2003–2015 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: B-Klasa W245 4,270 mm, Touran I (1T) 4,407 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: B-Klasa W245 544 l, Touran I (1T) 695 l.
Lowest consumption: B-Klasa W245 5.6 l/100 km, Touran I (1T) 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: B-Klasa W245 70–142 kW, Touran I (1T) 75–125 kW.
Standard equipment: B-Klasa W245 23 items (Classic), Touran I (1T) 25 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Touran I (1T) from €1,350 (1 listing); no B-Klasa W245 is listed right now.

Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W2452005–2011 · 12 engines · Classic, Chrome, Sport, Special EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Touran I (1T)2003–2015 · 11 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, ConceptlineSpecifications →1 listing from €1,350 →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W2452005–2011no listings	Volkswagen Touran I (1T)2003–20151 listing · from €1,350
Dimensions
Length	Length4,270 mm	Length4,391 mm–4,407 mm
Width	Width1,777 mm	Width1,794 mm
Height	Height1,603 mm–1,604 mm	Height1,635 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,778 mm	Wheelbase2,678 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–155 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume544 l	Trunk volume695 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,225 kg–1,415 kg	Curb weight1,440 kg–1,595 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l–60 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2011	Production years2003–2015
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines11
Power	Power70–142 kW (95–193 hp)	Power75–125 kW (102–170 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · B 180 CDI	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · B 200 Turbo	Best 0–100 km/h9.1 s · 2.0 TDI 170
Top speed	Top speed225 km/h	Top speed208 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Classic	Items in the base trim25 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim31 · Chrome	Items in the top trim41 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€1,350

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W245 or Volkswagen Touran I (1T)?

Length: Volkswagen Touran I (1T) 4,407 mm, Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W245 4,270 mm (a 137 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,678 vs 2,778 mm. Boot: 695 vs 544 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W245 or Volkswagen Touran I (1T)?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W245 uses 5.6 l/100 km (B 180 CDI); the most frugal Volkswagen Touran I (1T) 4.9 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W245 or Volkswagen Touran I (1T)?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W245 makes 142 kW (193 hp) (B 200 Turbo); the strongest Volkswagen Touran I (1T) 125 kW (170 hp) (2.0 TDI 170).

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