The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)

€ 40,300
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) B 250 e
€ 27,500
 Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14) B 160 CDI
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the B 250 e is 1.3 inches longer.
B 250 e
B 160 CDI
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
70.3
79.1
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
70.3
79.1
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
61.3 in
Height
61.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
106.3
173
Blueprint Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
106.3
171.6
173 in
Length
171.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

B 250 e
B 160 CDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.8 %
Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)

General

B 250 e
B 160 CDI
W242
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

B 250 e
B 160 CDI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
B 250 e
178 hp
89 hp
B 160 CDI
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
B 250 e
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
B 160 CDI

Performance

B 250 e
B 160 CDI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

B 250 e

62 mph 62
mph

636 ft
0.000 sec

B 160 CDI

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21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.55 lb/hp
B 250 e
21.37 lb/hp
35.55 lb/hp
B 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B 250 e
B 160 CDI
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
57 mpg  ( 64 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.)
B 250 e
125 MPGe
64 MPGe
B 160 CDI
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
105 mi
Range
758 mi
B 250 e
105 mi
758 mi
B 160 CDI
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).
84.3 kWh
B 250 e
53.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
B 160 CDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B 250 e
B 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft