The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 36,800
€ 28,400
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 160 d.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 d
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 160 d
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.98 %
General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 d
F45
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 d
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 2750 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 d
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 d
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 d
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23.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.18 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.24 lb/hp
35.18 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes B 160 d
45 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
689 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
777 mi
Mercedes B 160 d
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
94.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes B 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.8 cu ft
