The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 40,500
€ 38,200
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 220 CDI.
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 220 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 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 220 CDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.63 %
General
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 220 CDI
F45
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
228 hp
175 hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Performance
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 220 CDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 225i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 220 CDI
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
15.32 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
37 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes B 220 CDI
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
495 mi
Range
696 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
495 mi
696 mi
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
121.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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

















