The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225i Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 180 7G-DCT (14 - 18)
€ 38,500

€ 30,000

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 225i Active Tourer is 2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes B 180.
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180
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 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %

General
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180
F45
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180
Straight-four 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
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
228 hp
120 hp
Mercedes B 180
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180
Performance
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180
148 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 180
▶ REPLAY
14.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.18 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
14.55 lb/hp
26.18 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
41 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes B 180
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
546 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
546 mi
565 mi
Mercedes B 180
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
109.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes B 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180
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