The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Powershift (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
€ 26,500
€ 39,200
€ 26,500
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 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 Electric Drive.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes Electric Drive
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 Electric Drive
3245 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
558 lb
14.67 %
General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes Electric Drive
DXA
Generation
W242
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes Electric Drive
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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
178 hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes Electric Drive
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes Electric Drive
113 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes Electric Drive
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.37 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
27.5 lb/hp
21.37 lb/hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes Electric Drive
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
( 63 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 Start/Stopp
63 MPGe
125 MPGe
Mercedes Electric Drive
50 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
784 mi
Range
105 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
105 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
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).
53.9 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
53.9 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes Electric Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 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
