The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225i Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
€ 38,500

€ 27,500

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 225i Active Tourer is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes B 160 CDI.
BMW 225i 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
170.9
106.3
171.6
170.9 in
Length
171.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.64 %

General
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
F45
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Straight-four 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
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
228 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Performance
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI
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14.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.55 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
14.55 lb/hp
35.55 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
41 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
32 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
546 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
546 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
109.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 160 CDI
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)
43.7 cu ft