The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)
€ 18,800

€ 28,300

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT 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 CDI.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
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 Ti-VCT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.86 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
DXA
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI
▶ REPLAY
29.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
29.13 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
706 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
534 mi
706 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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