The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 (12 - 14) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)
€ 26,800

€ 32,900

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 180 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the BMW 218i Gran Tourer.
Mercedes B 180
BMW 218i 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
171.6
109.4
179.8
171.6 in
Length
179.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.24 %

General
Mercedes B 180
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
W246
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
BMW
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes B 180
120 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Mercedes B 180
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Performance
Mercedes B 180
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.28 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180
25.63 lb/hp
24.28 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes B 180
40 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
526 mi
Range
587 mi
Mercedes B 180
526 mi
587 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes B 180
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft











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