The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
€ 31,000
		
					
					€ 30,900
					
					
					€ 31,000
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 30,900
				ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes B 180 CDI is  2 inches longer,  0.6 inches narrower and  0.1 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
				
				Mercedes B 180 CDI
					BMW 218i Active Tourer
				61.3
							
							70.3
							
							79.1
							
						61.2
							
							70.9
															
							80.2
							
						70.3 in
					Width
					70.9 in
				79.1 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					80.2 in
				61.3 in
					Height
					61.2 in
				106.3
							
							173
							
						105.1
							
							170.9
							
						173 in
					Length
					170.9 in
				106.3 in
					Wheelbase
					105.1 in
				Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 CDI
					BMW 218i Active Tourer
				3197 lb
					Curb Weight
					3186 lb
				4376 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4233 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								11 lb
									0.34 %
								
								General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
					BMW 218i Active Tourer
				W246
	
					Generation
					F45
				Minivan
	
					Car Body Style
					Minivan
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Premium Unleaded
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
7-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed automatic transmission
				Engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI
					BMW 218i Active Tourer
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
				Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
BMW
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
					1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					Power
					134 hp
						at 4400 rpm
					Mercedes B 180 CDI
						108 hp
						134 hp
						BMW 218i Active Tourer
					192 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					Max. Torque
					162 lb‑ft
						at 1250 rpm
					Mercedes B 180 CDI
						192 lb‑ft
						162 lb‑ft
						BMW 218i Active Tourer
					Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
					BMW 218i Active Tourer
				
							
							
							118 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							127 mph
						
					11.9 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					9.2 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
541 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Mercedes B 180 CDI
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
420 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								BMW 218i Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
						29.6 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					23.78 lb/hp
						
				Mercedes B 180 CDI
						29.6 lb/hp
						23.78 lb/hp
						BMW 218i Active Tourer
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
					BMW 218i Active Tourer
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						59 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						46 mpg
						
					
				Mercedes B 180 CDI
						59 mpg
						46 mpg
						BMW 218i Active Tourer
					59 mpg
					city
					37 mpg
						
				64 mpg
					highway
					No data
						
				13.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					13.5 gal
						777 mi
					Range
					621 mi
				Mercedes B 180 CDI
						777 mi
						621 mi
						BMW 218i Active Tourer
					Environmental Impact
	
				82.2 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).
96.6 kWh
						
				Mercedes B 180 CDI
						82.2 kWh
						96.6 kWh
						BMW 218i Active Tourer
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
						
				167 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					192 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
					BMW 218i Active Tourer
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1179 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1047 lb
				13.8 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					13.3 cu ft
				









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












