The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 28,900
€ 31,000
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 218i Active Tourer is 2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes B 180 CDI.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 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
170.9
106.3
173
170.9 in
Length
173 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.41 %
General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI
F45
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Straight-three gasoline 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
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 CDI
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23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.6 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.28 lb/hp
29.6 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
37 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
777 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
