The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (14 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
€ 28,300

€ 21,300

€ 28,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 0.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel.
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
173
104.3
172.4
173 in
Length
172.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.63 lb/hp
25.67 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
28 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
402 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
402 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
269.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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











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