The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-DCT (12 - 12) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
€ 34,400

€ 34,800

€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
Mercedes B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 218d 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
170.9
171.6 in
Length
170.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %

General
Mercedes B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 218d Active Tourer
W246
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
BMW
M 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
208 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
Mercedes B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 218d Active Tourer
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
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15.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
15.63 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
38 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
501 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
501 mi
737 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
117.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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