The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 (15 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
€ 26,600

€ 32,700

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes B 160 is 2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
Mercedes B 160
BMW 218d Active Tourer
61.3
70.3
79.1
61.2
70.9
80.2
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
61.3 in
Height
61.2 in
106.3
173
105.1
170.9
173 in
Length
170.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %

General
Mercedes B 160
BMW 218d Active Tourer
W246
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
BMW
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 160
101 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 160
133 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
Mercedes B 160
BMW 218d Active Tourer
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
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30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160
30.45 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes B 160
43 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
33 mpg
city
49 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
565 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes B 160
565 mi
737 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes B 160
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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