The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14)
€ 33,200

€ 28,400

€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes B 180 CDI.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 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
171.4
106.3
171.6
171.4 in
Length
171.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.89 %

General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 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 180 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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 180 CDI
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22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22.72 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
53 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
45 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
720 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
720 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 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)
43.7 cu ft