The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 28,700

€ 27,300

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 160 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
Mercedes B 160
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
61.3
70.3
79.1
64.6
72
81.4
70.3 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
61.3 in
Height
64.6 in
106.3
173
109.8
178
173 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.45 %

General
Mercedes B 160
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
W246
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes B 160
101 hp
148 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes B 160
133 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
Mercedes B 160
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
31.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.45 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160
31.11 lb/hp
22.45 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes B 160
43 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
548 mi
Mercedes B 160
565 mi
548 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes B 160
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1528 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft











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