The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 31,100

€ 40,500

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 200 CDI is 2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 225i Active Tourer.
Mercedes B 200 CDI
BMW 225i 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 200 CDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.3 %

General
Mercedes B 200 CDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
W246
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 CDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW
OM 651.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 200 CDI
134 hp
228 hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes B 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Performance
Mercedes B 200 CDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225i Active Tourer
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24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 CDI
24.43 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 CDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes B 200 CDI
55 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
723 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes B 200 CDI
723 mi
495 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes B 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 CDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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