The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
€ 24,000

€ 40,300

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes B 250 e.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Mercedes B 250 e
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
173
172.4 in
Length
173 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Mercedes B 250 e
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
705 lb
18.54 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Mercedes B 250 e
DXA
Generation
W242
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Mercedes B 250 e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
104 hp
178 hp
Mercedes B 250 e
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250 e
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Mercedes B 250 e
114 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 250 e
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29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.37 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
29.78 lb/hp
21.37 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
( 69 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.)
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.)
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
69 MPGe
125 MPGe
Mercedes B 250 e
55 mpg
city
No data
67 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
867 mi
Range
105 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
867 mi
105 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
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).
53.9 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
78.2 kWh
53.9 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Mercedes B 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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