The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

€ 39,200
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) Mercedes Electric Drive
€ 21,300
 Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes Electric Drive is 0.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel.
Mercedes Electric Drive
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
70.3
79.1
64
Blueprint Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
72
81.4
70.3 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
61.3 in
Height
64 in
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
173
Blueprint Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
104.3
172.4
173 in
Length
172.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes Electric Drive
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
774 lb
20.35 %
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

General

Mercedes Electric Drive
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
W242
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes Electric Drive
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
178 hp
118 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
251 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel

Performance

Mercedes Electric Drive
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
99 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Electric Drive

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel

▶ REPLAY
21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.67 lb/hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
21.37 lb/hp
25.67 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes Electric Drive
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
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
28 mpg  ( 19 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
19 MPGe
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
105 mi
Range
402 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
105 mi
402 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
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).
269.2 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
53.9 kWh
269.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes Electric Drive
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.8 cu ft