The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 32,700

€ 27,900

€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 218d Active Tourer is 2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes B 160 CDI.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
61.2
70.9
80.2
61.3
70.3
79.1
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
61.2 in
Height
61.3 in
105.1
170.9
106.3
173
170.9 in
Length
173 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %

General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
F45
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.18 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
21.6 lb/hp
35.18 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
55 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
49 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
737 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
737 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
84.3 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.8 cu ft