The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 35,200
€ 30,100
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes B 160 CDI.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 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
173
171.4 in
Length
173 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.1 %
General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 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
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
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23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.92 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.76 lb/hp
35.92 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
46 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
39 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
621 mi
777 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
104.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.8 cu ft
