The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 160 (15 - 18)
€ 30,900
€ 26,600
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 160.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160
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 160
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160
F45
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
101 hp
Mercedes B 160
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.78 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes B 160
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
565 mi
Mercedes B 160
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes B 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
