The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 (14 - 18) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (10 - 14)
€ 27,900
€ 21,300
€ 27,900
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 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 180
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 180
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.56 %
General
Mercedes B 180
Ford Grand 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 Grand 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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes B 180
120 hp
123 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 180
148 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
Mercedes B 180
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.47 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180
25.63 lb/hp
26.47 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes B 180
42 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
555 mi
Range
557 mi
Mercedes B 180
555 mi
557 mi
Ford Grand 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes B 180
106.1 kWh
127 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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
