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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) · Facelift 2008 B 200 TurbovsFord C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) · Facelift 2008

B 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2008-2010
VS

Ford C-MAX II

1.6 EcoBoost

182 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2010-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    544 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    887 km
    551 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 TurboFordC-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 TurboFord C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800-4,850 rpm5,250 rpm
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost5,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 TurboFordC-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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
544 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,273 mm
168.2 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,626 mm
64.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 TurboFordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
544 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,273 mm
168.2 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,626 mm
64.0 in
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 TurboFord C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,628 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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