The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost (10 - 15)
€ 28,900

€ 25,000

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
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
173
109.8
178
173 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.09 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
180 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
28.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.32 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
28.99 lb/hp
18.32 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
48 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
758 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
758 mi
565 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
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 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1552 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft











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