The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
€ 28,400

€ 21,300

€ 28,400
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 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 Flexifuel.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
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
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 Flexifuel
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.24 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
W246
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

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 Flexifuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
118 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.67 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
29.3 lb/hp
25.67 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
57 mpg
28 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
64 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
402 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
758 mi
402 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 CDI
84.3 kWh
269.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
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











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