The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)
€ 24,000

€ 28,300

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 CDI.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Mercedes B 180 CDI
63.4
72
81.4
61.3
70.3
79.1
72 in
Width
70.3 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
63.4 in
Height
61.3 in
104.3
172.4
106.3
171.6
172.4 in
Length
171.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Mercedes B 180 CDI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.74 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Mercedes B 180 CDI
DXA
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
104 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Mercedes B 180 CDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI
▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
29.78 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
55 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
706 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
867 mi
706 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











48.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft