Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) · Facelift 2008
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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) · Facelift 2008 B 200 TurbovsFord C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.4 s
- Fastest top speed218 km/h135 mph
- Most powerful193 hp144 kW
- Highest torque280 Nm207 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight145 hp/t108 kW/t6.9 kg/hp
- Largest trunk544 L
- Best overall score62/100
- Best performance score50/100
- Best practicality score88/100
Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost
- Lightest1,310 kg2,888 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
- Best estimated range887 km551 mi
- Best economy score90/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 193hp144kW | 182hp136kW |
| Torque | 280Nm207lb-ft | 240Nm177lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,330kg2,932lb | 1,310kg2,888lb |
| Gross weight | 1,880kg4,145lb | 1,900kg4,189lb |
| Top speed | 218 km/h 135 mph | 217 km/h 135 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 77.7s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph Calculated | 88.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4s | 8.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 38.0s Calculated | 44.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.0s Calculated | 8.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.4s Calculated | 16.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb Calculated | 139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton Calculated | 183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 659km409mi Calculated | 887km551mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,034cc124cu in | 1,596cc97cu in |
| Length | 4,273mm168in | 4,380mm172in |
| Width | 1,777mm70in | 1,828mm72in |
| Height | 1,604mm63in | 1,626mm64in |
| Wheelbase | 2,778mm109in | 2,648mm104in |
| Front track | 1,552mm61in | 1,559mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,547mm61in | 1,569mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 544L | 432L |
| Max trunk volume | 2,245L | 1,723L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 54L | 55L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 144g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
- Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 5,000 rpm | 1,800-4,850 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost | 5,700 rpm | 1,600-5,000 rpm | 5,950 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.0 s | 8.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.4 s | 8.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 38.0 s | 44.5 s |
| Top speed | 218 km/h 135 mph | 217 km/h 135 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.6 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.0 s | 10.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.9 s | 13.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.4 s | 16.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 149 km/h 92 mph | 143 km/h 89 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 193 hp 144 kW |
| FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost | 182 hp 136 kW |
Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo has 11 hp more than Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost.
The biggest power difference is between Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo: 11 hp (8 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
| FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost | 240 Nm 177 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb |
| FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost | 1,310 kg 2,888 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 218 km/h 135 mph |
| FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost | 217 km/h 135 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 7.4 s |
| FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost | 8.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo and Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost: 1.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK |
| FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo: 2.0 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp |
| FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost | 139 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 659 km 409 mi |
| FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost | 887 km 551 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 193 hp 144 kW | 7.4 s | 218 km/h 135 mph |
| FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost | 182 hp 136 kW | 8.5 s | 217 km/h 135 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo |
| 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost |
| 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | 7.4 s |
| FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | 8.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK |
| FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost | 139 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 193 hp 144 kW | 182 hp 136 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | 240 Nm 177 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.4 s | 8.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 218 km/h 135 mph | 217 km/h 135 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb | 1,310 kg 2,888 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 659 km 409 mi | 887 km 551 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 144 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 544 L 19.2 cu ft | 432 L 15.3 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp | 139 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo | Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK | 6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.35 LC100 km | 10.85 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.09 LC100 mi | 17.46 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal | 930 L246 US gal205 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,153 LC/year | 1,628 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo
- Has 11 hp more
- Has 40 Nm more
- Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 112 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost
- Is 20 kg lighter
- Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 229 km (142 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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