The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
€ 39,700
€ 39,200
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes Electric Drive.
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes Electric Drive
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 Electric Drive
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.55 %
General
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes Electric Drive
F45
Generation
W242
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes Electric Drive
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
228 hp
178 hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes Electric Drive
Performance
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes Electric Drive
146 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 225i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes Electric Drive
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15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.37 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
15.42 lb/hp
21.37 lb/hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes Electric Drive
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 kWh✽
( 125 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 225i Active Tourer
39 mpg
125 MPGe
Mercedes Electric Drive
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
519 mi
Range
105 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
519 mi
105 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
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).
53.9 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
115.6 kWh
53.9 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes Electric Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft
