The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 14) vs. BMW 225i Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 29,600
€ 38,500
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 225i Active Tourer.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 225i 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
171.6
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 225i Active Tourer
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.65 %
General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
W246
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
228 hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
112 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 225i Active Tourer
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36.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.55 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
36.29 lb/hp
14.55 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
758 mi
Range
546 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
546 mi
BMW 225i 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
