The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)

€ 28,400
Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14) B 180 CDI
€ 40,300
 Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) B 250 e
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the B 180 CDI is 1.3 inches shorter.
B 180 CDI
B 250 e
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14)
70.3
79.1
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
70.3
79.1
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
61.3 in
Height
61.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
106.3
173
171.6 in
Length
173 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

B 180 CDI
B 250 e
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.8 %
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)

General

B 180 CDI
B 250 e
W246
Generation
W242
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B 180 CDI
B 250 e
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
B 180 CDI
108 hp
178 hp
B 250 e
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
B 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
B 250 e

Performance

B 180 CDI
B 250 e
118 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

B 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

B 250 e

▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.37 lb/hp
B 180 CDI
29.3 lb/hp
21.37 lb/hp
B 250 e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B 180 CDI
B 250 e
Fuel Economy
57 mpg  ( 64 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 kWh✽  ( 125 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
B 180 CDI
64 MPGe
125 MPGe
B 250 e
48 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
758 mi
Range
105 mi
B 180 CDI
758 mi
105 mi
B 250 e
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).
53.9 kWh
B 180 CDI
84.3 kWh
53.9 kWh
B 250 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B 180 CDI
B 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft