The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)

€ 34,800
BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 40,300
 Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) Mercedes B 250 e
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

ⓘ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 e.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 250 e
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
70.9
80.2
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
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 e
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.91 %
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 250 e
F45
Generation
W242
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 250 e
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
178 hp
Mercedes B 250 e
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250 e

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 250 e
130 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250 e

▶ REPLAY
22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.37 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22.12 lb/hp
21.37 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy
55 mpg  ( 61 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 kWh✽  ( 125 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 218d Active Tourer
61 MPGe
125 MPGe
Mercedes B 250 e
50 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
737 mi
Range
105 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
737 mi
105 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
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).
53.9 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
88.5 kWh
53.9 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft