The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi (15 - 18)
€ 37,800

€ 21,600

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes B 250 is 0.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Mercedes B 250
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
61.3
70.3
79.1
63.4
72
81.4
70.3 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
61.3 in
Height
63.4 in
106.3
173
104.3
172.4
173 in
Length
172.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 250
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3093 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.78 %

General
Mercedes B 250
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
W246
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 250
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes B 250
208 hp
94 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Mercedes B 250
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
146 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.9 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250
15.95 lb/hp
32.9 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes B 250
35 mpg
57 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
42 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
519 mi
Range
803 mi
Mercedes B 250
519 mi
803 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
127 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 250
127 kWh
84.3 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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