The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 27,500
Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14) Mercedes B 160 CDI
€ 36,800
 BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes B 160 CDI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
70.3
79.1
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
105.1
170.9
171.6 in
Length
170.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.03 %
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
W246
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
BMW
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Performance

Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

636 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
35.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.55 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
57 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
48 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
689 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
689 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft