The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 18)
€ 25,000

€ 37,800

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the Mercedes B 250.
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Mercedes B 250
66.3
72
81.4
61.3
70.3
79.1
72 in
Width
70.3 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
66.3 in
Height
61.3 in
109.8
178
106.3
173
178 in
Length
173 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Mercedes B 250
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.6 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Mercedes B 250
DXA
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Mercedes B 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
180 hp
208 hp
Mercedes B 250
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Mercedes B 250
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250
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18.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
18.32 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Mercedes B 250
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
36 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes B 250
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
565 mi
Range
519 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
565 mi
519 mi
Mercedes B 250
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).
127 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
125 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes B 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Mercedes B 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1552 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











52.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.8 cu ft