The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..)
€ 35,800

€ 29,500

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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. The Mercedes B 220 CDI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
Mercedes B 220 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
171.6
105.1
171.4
171.6 in
Length
171.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 220 CDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.66 %

General
Mercedes B 220 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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 220 CDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW
OM 651.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes B 220 CDI
168 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Mercedes B 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
Mercedes B 220 CDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
19.68 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 220 CDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes B 220 CDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
758 mi
Range
546 mi
Mercedes B 220 CDI
758 mi
546 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes B 220 CDI
84.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 220 CDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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