The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Powershift (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 18)
€ 26,500

€ 37,800

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 Start/Stopp is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes B 250.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 250
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 Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 250
3245 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.2 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 250
DXA
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
208 hp
Mercedes B 250
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 250
113 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250
▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
27.5 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 250
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes B 250
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
784 mi
Range
519 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
519 mi
Mercedes B 250
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
127 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes B 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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