The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)

€ 35,200
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 32,400
 Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14) Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 218d Active Tourer is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)
70.9
80.2
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)
70.3
79.1
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
61.2 in
Height
61.3 in
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)
105.1
171.4
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)
106.3
171.6
171.4 in
Length
171.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
F45
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
154 hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

▶ REPLAY
23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.76 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
46 mpg  ( 52 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 218d Active Tourer
52 MPGe
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
39 mpg
city
21.3 lb
No data
highway
11.7 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
621 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
621 mi
303 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
31.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
104.9 kWh
31.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft