The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
€ 21,300
€ 40,300
€ 21,300
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 Flexifuel 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 Flexifuel
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 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 250 e
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
774 lb
20.35 %
General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 250 e
DXA
Generation
W242
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 250 e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 hp
178 hp
Mercedes B 250 e
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250 e
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 250 e
115 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 250 e
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25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.37 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
25.67 lb/hp
21.37 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
( 19 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 1.6 Flexifuel
19 MPGe
125 MPGe
Mercedes B 250 e
21 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
402 mi
Range
105 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
402 mi
105 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
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).
53.9 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
269.2 kWh
53.9 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 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
