The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 37,300
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 34,500
 Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
€ 37,300
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 0.5 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
1555
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
1800
2038
1557
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
1786
2010
1800 mm
Width
1786 mm
2038 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2010 mm
1555 mm
Height
1557 mm
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
2670
4354
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
2699
4359
4354 mm
Length
4359 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.95 %
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
F45
Generation
W246
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
350 NM
270 NM
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

Performance

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

125 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

▶ REPLAY
10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.97 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
10.91 kg/bhp
9.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
63 mpg  ( 70 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 218d Active Tourer
70 MPGe
7 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
55 mpg
city
9.7 kg
No data
motorway
5.3 kg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
704 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
704 mi
303 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
92.5 kWh
31.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
468 L
Boot Capacity
501 L
1510 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1456 L