The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
€ 24,400

€ 40,300

€ 24,400
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 2.0 TDCi is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes B 250 e.
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes B 250 e
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
522 lb
13.73 %

General
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes B 250 e
DXA
Generation
W242
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes B 250 e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
138 hp
178 hp
Mercedes B 250 e
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250 e
Performance
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes B 250 e
125 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250 e
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23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.37 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
23.77 lb/hp
21.37 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
( 54 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 2.0 TDCi
54 MPGe
125 MPGe
Mercedes B 250 e
39 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
761 mi
Range
105 mi
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
761 mi
105 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 2.0 TDCi
100.7 kWh
53.9 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes B 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 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