Ford S-MAX
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Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20VvsMercedes-Benz B-class (W245) · Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz B-class (W245) · Facelift 2008
B 200 Turbo
Comparison overview
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Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V
- Fastest top speed230 km/h143 mph
- Most powerful220 hp164 kW
- Highest torque320 Nm236 lb-ft
- Best estimated range745 km463 mi
- Largest trunk854 L
- Best overall score64/100
- Best performance score50/100
- Best practicality score95/100
Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.4 s
- Lightest1,330 kg2,932 lb
- Best power-to-weight145 hp/t108 kW/t6.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.7 L/100 km22.0 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
- Best economy score85/100
Specification comparison
| Model | FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 220hp164kW | 193hp144kW |
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft | 280Nm207lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,681kg3,706lb | 1,330kg2,932lb |
| Gross weight | 2,420kg5,335lb | 1,880kg4,145lb |
| Top speed | 230 km/h 143 mph | 218 km/h 135 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 102.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated | 77.7s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9s | 7.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 37.7s Calculated | 38.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.5s Calculated | 7.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.7s Calculated | 15.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb Calculated | 145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton Calculated | 211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 745km463mi Calculated | 659km409mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,522cc154cu in | 2,034cc124cu in |
| Length | 4,768mm188in | 4,273mm168in |
| Width | 1,884mm74in | 1,777mm70in |
| Height | 1,658mm65in | 1,604mm63in |
| Wheelbase | 2,850mm112in | 2,778mm109in |
| Front track | 1,589mm63in | 1,552mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,605mm63in | 1,547mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 854L | 544L |
| Max trunk volume | 2,100L | 2,245L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 70L | 54L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 5,000 rpm | 1,500-4,800 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 5,000 rpm | 1,800-4,850 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.9 s | 7.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 37.7 s | 38.0 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h 143 mph | 218 km/h 135 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.7 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.2 s | 10.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.2 s | 12.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.7 s | 15.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 145 km/h 90 mph | 149 km/h 92 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 220 hp 164 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 193 hp 144 kW |
Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo and Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: 27 hp (20 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 1,681 kg 3,706 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 218 km/h 135 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 7.9 s |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 7.4 s |
Although Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V has more power, Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo and Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo and Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: 1.2 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 131 hp/t 98 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 745 km 463 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 659 km 409 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 220 hp 164 kW | 7.9 s | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 193 hp 144 kW | 7.4 s | 218 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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| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V |
| 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo |
| 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 7.9 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 131 hp/t 98 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
| 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 |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 220 hp 164 kW | 193 hp 144 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.9 s | 7.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 230 km/h 143 mph | 218 km/h 135 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,681 kg 3,706 lb | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 745 km 463 mi | 659 km 409 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 854 L 30.2 cu ft | 544 L 19.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 131 hp/t 98 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V | Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK | 8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.45 LC100 km | 14.35 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi | 23.09 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal | 1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,468 LC/year | 2,153 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V
- Has 27 hp more
- Has 40 Nm more
- Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 86 km (54 mi) more estimated range
- Has 310 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo
- Is 351 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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