The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 14)
€ 34,700

€ 28,900

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.48 %

General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
F45
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22.94 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
50 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
41 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
674 mi
Range
654 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
674 mi
654 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
96.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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