The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)
€ 30,100

€ 35,900

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 160 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
61.3
70.3
79.1
63.3
70.9
80.2
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
61.3 in
Height
63.3 in
106.3
173
109.4
179.4
173 in
Length
179.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.67 %

General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
W246
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 218d Gran 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 Gran Tourer
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
177 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
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35.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.91 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.92 lb/hp
23.91 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
59 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
59 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
777 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
777 mi
647 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft











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