The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)

€ 39,200
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) Electric Drive
€ 28,300
 Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13) B 180 CDI
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Electric Drive is 1.3 inches longer.
Electric Drive
B 180 CDI
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
70.3
79.1
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)
70.3
79.1
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
61.3 in
Height
61.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
173
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)
106.3
171.6
173 in
Length
171.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Electric Drive
B 180 CDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.49 %
Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)

General

Electric Drive
B 180 CDI
W242
Generation
W246
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

Electric Drive
B 180 CDI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Electric Drive
178 hp
108 hp
B 180 CDI
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Electric Drive
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
B 180 CDI

Performance

Electric Drive
B 180 CDI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Electric Drive

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

B 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Electric Drive
21.37 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
B 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Electric Drive
B 180 CDI
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.)
Electric Drive
125 MPGe
60 MPGe
B 180 CDI
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
105 mi
Range
706 mi
Electric Drive
105 mi
706 mi
B 180 CDI
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
Electric Drive
53.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
B 180 CDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Electric Drive
B 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft