The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (14 - 15)
€ 39,700

€ 29,300

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
171.4
106.3
173
171.4 in
Length
173 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.54 %

General
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
F45
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
228 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
15.42 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
39 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
519 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
519 mi
690 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
74 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
115.6 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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