The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes B 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 40,300
€ 30,400
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B 250 e is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the B 160 d.
B 250 e
B 160 d
61.3
70.3
79.1
61.5
70.7
79.5
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
61.3 in
Height
61.5 in
106.3
173
107.4
174
173 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
B 250 e
B 160 d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.07 %
General
B 250 e
B 160 d
W242
Generation
W247
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 d
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Code
OM 608.915

0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3400 rpm
B 250 e
178 hp
94 hp
B 160 d
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
B 250 e
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
B 160 d
Performance
B 250 e
B 160 d
99 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
B 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
B 160 d
▶ REPLAY
21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.36 lb/hp
B 250 e
21.37 lb/hp
34.36 lb/hp
B 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B 250 e
B 160 d
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 d
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
105 mi
Range
652 mi
B 250 e
105 mi
652 mi
B 160 d
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).
84.3 kWh
B 250 e
53.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
B 160 d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
B 250 e
B 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








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



















