The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi (11 - 15)
€ 28,900

€ 26,900

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.85 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
W246
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
161 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
28.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
28.99 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
57 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
758 mi
Range
703 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
758 mi
703 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
84.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft











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