The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (10 - 14)
€ 30,100
€ 21,300
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
61.3
70.3
79.1
66.3
72
81.4
70.3 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
61.3 in
Height
66.3 in
106.3
173
109.8
178
173 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.84 %
General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
W246
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
123 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
177 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
35.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.47 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.92 lb/hp
26.47 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
59 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
59 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
557 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
777 mi
557 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
127 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1451 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.9 cu ft
