The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 (12 - 14) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
€ 26,800

€ 21,300

€ 26,800
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 180 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel.
Mercedes B 180
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
61.3
70.3
79.1
64
72
81.4
70.3 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
61.3 in
Height
64 in
106.3
171.6
104.3
172.4
171.6 in
Length
172.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.5 %

General
Mercedes B 180
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
W246
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes B 180
120 hp
118 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 180
148 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
Mercedes B 180
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.67 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180
25.63 lb/hp
25.67 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes B 180
40 mpg
28 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
402 mi
Mercedes B 180
526 mi
402 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
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).
269.2 kWh
Mercedes B 180
111.8 kWh
269.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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