The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)

€ 27,900
Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15) B 160 CDI
€ 40,300
 Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) B 250 e
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the B 160 CDI and the B 250 e are absolutely identical. Both are 173 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 61.3 inches tall.
B 160 CDI
B 250 e
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15)
70.3
79.1
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
70.3
79.1
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
61.3 in
Height
61.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
173
Blueprint Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
106.3
173
173 in
Length
173 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

B 160 CDI
B 250 e
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.67 %
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)

General

B 160 CDI
B 250 e
W246
Generation
W242
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B 160 CDI
B 250 e
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
B 160 CDI
89 hp
178 hp
B 250 e
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
B 160 CDI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
B 250 e

Performance

B 160 CDI
B 250 e
112 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

636 ft
0.000 sec

B 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

B 250 e

▶ REPLAY
35.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.37 lb/hp
B 160 CDI
35.18 lb/hp
21.37 lb/hp
B 250 e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B 160 CDI
B 250 e
Fuel Economy
57 mpg  ( 64 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.)
B 160 CDI
64 MPGe
125 MPGe
B 250 e
48 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
758 mi
Range
105 mi
B 160 CDI
758 mi
105 mi
B 250 e
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).
53.9 kWh
B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
53.9 kWh
B 250 e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B 160 CDI
B 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft