The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)
€ 40,300
€ 28,900
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
Mercedes B 250 e
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
173
105.1
170.9
173 in
Length
170.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 250 e
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
17.96 %
General
Mercedes B 250 e
BMW 218i Active Tourer
W242
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 250 e
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
178 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
Mercedes B 250 e
BMW 218i Active Tourer
99 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
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21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
21.37 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250 e
BMW 218i 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
Mercedes B 250 e
125 MPGe
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
No data
city
37 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 218i 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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
53.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250 e
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









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




















