The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 (14 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 15)
€ 27,900

€ 17,900

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes B 180 is 0.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT.
Mercedes B 180
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
173
104.3
172.4
173 in
Length
172.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
W246
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 Ti-VCT
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
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes B 180
120 hp
84 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
104 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 180
148 lb‑ft
104 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
Mercedes B 180
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.06 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180
25.63 lb/hp
36.06 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes B 180
42 mpg
37 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
534 mi
Mercedes B 180
555 mi
534 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes B 180
106.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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