The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)
€ 40,300
€ 35,200
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 250 e is 1.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
Mercedes B 250 e
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
173
105.1
171.4
173 in
Length
171.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 250 e
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.55 %
General
Mercedes B 250 e
BMW 218d Active Tourer
W242
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 250 e
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
178 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
Mercedes B 250 e
BMW 218d Active Tourer
99 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
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21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.76 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
21.37 lb/hp
23.76 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250 e
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
27 kWh✽
( 125 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
( 52 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes B 250 e
125 MPGe
52 MPGe
BMW 218d Active Tourer
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
105 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
105 mi
621 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
53.9 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
53.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250 e
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









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














