The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 250 7G-DCT (14 - 18)
€ 34,800
€ 35,600
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 250.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 250
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 250
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.34 %
General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 250
F45
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
208 hp
Mercedes B 250
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 250
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 250
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22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22.12 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 250
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
55 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes B 250
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
737 mi
Range
501 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
737 mi
501 mi
Mercedes B 250
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes B 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.8 cu ft
