The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12) vs. Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
€ 21,300

€ 26,400

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
171.6
172.4 in
Length
171.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.5 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
DXA
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 hp
120 hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
25.67 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
36 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
526 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
518 mi
526 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111.8 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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