The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)
€ 39,200
€ 31,600
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes Electric Drive is 1.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
Mercedes Electric Drive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
61.3
70.3
79.1
61.2
70.9
80.2
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
61.3 in
Height
61.2 in
106.3
173
105.1
171.4
173 in
Length
171.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes Electric Drive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.36 %
General
Mercedes Electric Drive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
W242
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes Electric Drive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
178 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
Mercedes Electric Drive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
99 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes Electric Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
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21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
21.37 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Electric Drive
BMW 218i Active 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
41 mpg
Mercedes Electric Drive
125 MPGe
41 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
105 mi
Range
546 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
105 mi
546 mi
BMW 218i Active 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
53.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Electric Drive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
