The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

€ 36,800
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 34,500
 Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 0.7 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 Steptronic (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (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 Steptronic (15 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
171.6
170.9 in
Length
171.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.6 %
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

Performance

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

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
51 mpg  ( 57 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
57 MPGe
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
45 mpg
city
21.3 lb
No data
highway
11.7 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
689 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
303 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
94.6 kWh
31.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
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
1058 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