The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 7G-DCT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 30,000

€ 36,800

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes B 180 is 2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
Mercedes B 180
BMW 218d Active Tourer
61.3
70.3
79.1
61.2
70.9
80.2
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
61.3 in
Height
61.2 in
106.3
173
105.1
170.9
173 in
Length
170.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.66 %

General
Mercedes B 180
BMW 218d Active Tourer
W246
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
BMW
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 180
120 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 180
148 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
Mercedes B 180
BMW 218d Active Tourer
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 218d Active Tourer
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26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180
26.18 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes B 180
43 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
565 mi
Range
689 mi
Mercedes B 180
565 mi
689 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes B 180
104.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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