The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 39,200
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) Mercedes Electric Drive
€ 36,900
 BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes Electric Drive is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
Mercedes Electric Drive
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
70.3
79.1
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (18 - ..)
70.9
80.2
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
61.3 in
Height
63.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
173
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (18 - ..)
109.4
179.8
173 in
Length
179.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes Electric Drive
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.39 %
BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes Electric Drive
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
W242
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes Electric Drive
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
178 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Performance

Mercedes Electric Drive
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
99 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Electric Drive

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
21.37 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes Electric Drive
BMW 218d Gran 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
53 mpg  ( 60 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 Electric Drive
125 MPGe
60 MPGe
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
No data
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
105 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
105 mi
720 mi
BMW 218d Gran 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
53.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes Electric Drive
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft