The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18)
€ 40,300
€ 25,400
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 e is 0.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG.
Mercedes B 250 e
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
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 e
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
774 lb
20.35 %
General
Mercedes B 250 e
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
W242
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 250 e
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
178 hp
115 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
251 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Performance
Mercedes B 250 e
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
99 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
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21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.34 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
21.37 lb/hp
26.34 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250 e
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
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
36 mpg
( 26 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
26 MPGe
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
105 mi
Range
377 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
105 mi
377 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
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).
97.4 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
53.9 kWh
97.4 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250 e
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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













