The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (10 - 14)
€ 28,400

€ 20,300

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 180 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
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
171.6
109.8
178
171.6 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.86 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford Grand 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 Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
104 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.31 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
29.3 lb/hp
31.31 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
57 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
758 mi
Range
557 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
758 mi
557 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
127 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
84.3 kWh
127 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
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











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