Compare Mercedes B-Class W246 vs Mercedes B-Class W245 vs Ford Grand C-MAX

Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 Minivan (2011-2014)

Mercedes-Benz B-Class W245 Minivan (2005-2008)

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Ford | Cars

Variants

B 160 CDI

B 160 CDI DCT

B 180

B 180 DCT

B 180 CDI (OM651)

B 180 CDI (OM651) DCT

B 180 CDI (OM607)

B 180 CDI (OM607) DCT

B 200

B 200 DCT

B 200 CDI

B 200 CDI DCT

B 220 4MATIC DCT

B 220 CDI DCT

B 250 DCT

B 150

B 150 CVT

B 170

B 170 CVT

B 180 CDI

B 180 CDI CVT

B 200

B 200 CDI

B 200 CDI CVT

B 200 Turbo

B 200 Turbo CVT

1.0 EcoBoost 100

1.0 EcoBoost 100 Euro6

1.0 EcoBoost 125

1.5 EcoBoost 150

1.5 EcoBoost 150 AT

1.5 EcoBoost 182 AT

1.5 TDCi 120

1.5 TDCi 120 AT

1.5 TDCi 95

1.6 TDCi 115

1.6 Ti-VCT 120

2.0 TDCi 150

2.0 TDCi 150 AT

2.0 TDCi 170 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

488 L / 17.2 cu-ft ~ 1547 L / 54.6 cu-ft

544 L / 19.2 cu-ft ~ 2245 L / 79.3 cu-ft

Fuel Capacity

54.0 L / 14.3 gal

60.0 L / 15.9 gal

Passengers

5 / 7

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Disc

Brakes | Rear

Disc

Disc, 258x8 mm

Drum

Power Steering

Electric Steering

Suspension | Front

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Trailing arm

Semi-independent, Torsino beam

Multi-link

Tire Size

205/55 R16, 215/55 R16, 215/50 R17, 235/40 R18

Turning Circle

11.0 m / 36.1 ft

11.9 m / 39.2 ft

Construction

Body Style

5-door Hatchback

5-door Minivan

Dimensions

Size | Height

1557 mm / 61.3 in

Size | Length

4359 mm / 171.6 in

4270 mm / 168.1 in

Size | Width

1777 mm / 70.0 in | 1975 mm / 77.8 in (mirror unfolded)

Track Width | Front

1552.0 mm / 61.1 in

Track Width | Rear

1549.0 mm / 61.0 in

Wheelbase

2699 mm / 106.3 in

2778 mm / 109.4 in

Performance

Towing Capacity

695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1400 kg / 3086 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive

Emission Standard

Euro 4

Engine | Bore

83.0 mm / 3.3 in

Engine | Stroke

73.7 mm / 2.9 in

Production

Availability

2005 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score

24%

14%

24%

Pros

Low official fuel consumption
Less ugly than before

High cargo capacity

Decent engine reliability

Cons

No powerful engine options
Basic suspension setup
Poor fit and finish

No powerful engine options
No independent rear suspensions
Poor drivetrain reliability

Poor performance
No powerful engine options
Only available with small engines
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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