The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
€ 23,900
€ 40,300
€ 23,900
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 Ti-VCT LPG 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 Ti-VCT LPG
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 Ti-VCT LPG
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 Ti-VCT LPG
Mercedes B 250 e
DXA
Generation
W242
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
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 Ti-VCT LPG
Mercedes B 250 e
Straight-four 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
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
115 hp
178 hp
Mercedes B 250 e
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
103 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250 e
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Mercedes B 250 e
115 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 250 e
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26.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.37 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
26.34 lb/hp
21.37 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
( 21 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 Ti-VCT LPG
21 MPGe
125 MPGe
Mercedes B 250 e
21 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
303 mi
Range
105 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
303 mi
105 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
Environmental Impact
120.9 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 Ti-VCT LPG
120.9 kWh
53.9 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
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



















