The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes B 250 7G-DCT (14 - 18)
€ 21,300

€ 35,600

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 Flexifuel is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes B 250.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 250
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 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 250
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.22 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 250
DXA
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 hp
208 hp
Mercedes B 250
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 250
115 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250
▶ REPLAY
25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
25.67 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 250
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
28 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes B 250
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
402 mi
Range
501 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
402 mi
501 mi
Mercedes B 250
Environmental Impact
269.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
269.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes B 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 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