The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14)
€ 26,900

€ 28,400

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 CDI.
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
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
171.6
178 in
Length
171.6 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.9 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
DXA
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
161 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI
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21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
21.57 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
44 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
52 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
703 mi
Range
758 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
703 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
109.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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