The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)

€ 26,500
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15) Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
€ 39,200
 Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) Mercedes Electric Drive
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

ⓘ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 5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the Mercedes Electric Drive.
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes Electric Drive
66.3
Blueprint Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
72
81.4
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
109.8
178
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
173
178 in
Length
173 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes Electric Drive
3602 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.29 %
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)

General

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes Electric Drive
DXA
Generation
W242
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes Electric Drive
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
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
113 hp
178 hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes Electric Drive

Performance

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes Electric Drive
113 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Electric Drive

▶ REPLAY
31.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.37 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
31.88 lb/hp
21.37 lb/hp
Mercedes Electric Drive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes Electric Drive
Fuel Economy
41 mpg  ( 46 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 Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
46 MPGe
125 MPGe
Mercedes Electric Drive
33 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
654 mi
Range
105 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
654 mi
105 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
53.9 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
117.3 kWh
53.9 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Mercedes Electric Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1468 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
52.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft