The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 180 (12 - 14)
€ 32,700

€ 26,800

€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 218d Active Tourer is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes B 180.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180
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
171.6
170.9 in
Length
171.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %

General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180
F45
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes B 180
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 180
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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
21.6 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
55 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes B 180
49 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
737 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
737 mi
526 mi
Mercedes B 180
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes B 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180
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)
43.7 cu ft