The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) vs. Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
€ 39,200

€ 26,200

€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi.
Mercedes Electric Drive
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
61.3
70.3
79.1
64
72
81.4
70.3 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
61.3 in
Height
64 in
106.3
173
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 2.0 TDCi
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.15 %

General
Mercedes Electric Drive
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
W242
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes Electric Drive
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
178 hp
138 hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Performance
Mercedes Electric Drive
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
99 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Electric Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
21.37 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Electric Drive
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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
46 mpg
( 52 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
52 MPGe
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
105 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
105 mi
731 mi
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
53.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Electric Drive
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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