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

€ 29,900

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 d 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
173
170.9 in
Length
173 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.45 %

General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 d 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 d 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 d 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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 d 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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.79 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22.94 lb/hp
28.79 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
50 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
41 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
674 mi
Range
863 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
674 mi
863 mi
Mercedes B 180 d 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).
74 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
96.7 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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