The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost (10 - 15)
€ 40,300

€ 25,000

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 250 e is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost.
Mercedes B 250 e
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
61.3
70.3
79.1
66.3
72
81.4
70.3 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
61.3 in
Height
66.3 in
106.3
173
109.8
178
173 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 250 e
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
13.28 %

General
Mercedes B 250 e
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
W242
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 250 e
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
178 hp
180 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Performance
Mercedes B 250 e
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
99 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
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21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.32 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
21.37 lb/hp
18.32 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250 e
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
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
Mercedes B 250 e
125 MPGe
36 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
105 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
105 mi
565 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
53.9 kWh
125 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250 e
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1552 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft










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