Car comparison

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20VvsMercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ford S-MAX

2.5 i 20V

220 hp2522 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2006-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245)

B 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2005-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    745 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    854 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
Power
220hp164kW
193hp144kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,681kg3,706lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
102.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
83.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
37.7s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,522cc154cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,270mm168in
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

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20VMercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800-4,850 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.7 s
35.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
220 hp
164 kW
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
1,681 kg
3,706 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
1,295 kg
2,855 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo7.6 s

Although Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V has more power, Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo and Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo and Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: 1.3 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
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
745 km
463 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
220 hp
164 kW
7.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
7.6 s
225 km/h
140 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
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
854 L
30.2 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
544 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,270 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 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
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) 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
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)B 200 Turbo
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.6 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
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)B 200 Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
Power
220 hp
164 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,681 kg
3,706 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
854 L
30.2 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
544 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,270 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
667 km
414 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
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFord S-MAX 2.5 i 20VMercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 78 km (48 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) B 200 Turbo

  • Is 386 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 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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