The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 14)
€ 36,800

€ 33,400

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 220.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 220
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 220
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.92 %

General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 220
F45
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 220
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
181 hp
Mercedes B 220
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 220
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 220
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 220
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23.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.24 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 220
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes B 220
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
689 mi
Range
536 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
536 mi
Mercedes B 220
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
94.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes B 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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