The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (10 - 14)
€ 28,300

€ 18,800

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 180 CDI 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 Ti-VCT.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
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
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 CDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.86 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
W246
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
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 CDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
104 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.13 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
29.13 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
53 mpg
37 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
534 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
706 mi
534 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 CDI
90.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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