The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
€ 22,800

€ 40,300

€ 22,800
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 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes B 250 e.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 250 e
64
72
81.4
61.3
70.3
79.1
72 in
Width
70.3 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
64 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 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 250 e
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
19.72 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 250 e
DXA
Generation
W242
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 250 e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
178 hp
Mercedes B 250 e
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250 e
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 250 e
127 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250 e
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.37 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.63 lb/hp
21.37 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy
38 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.)
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
38 mpg
125 MPGe
Mercedes B 250 e
30 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
551 mi
Range
105 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
551 mi
105 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
117.5 kWh
53.9 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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