The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15)
€ 35,900
€ 32,900
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 218d Gran Tourer is 7.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive.
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
63.3
70.9
80.2
62.6
71.3
79.1
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
63.3 in
Height
62.6 in
109.4
179.4
106.3
171.6
179.4 in
Length
171.6 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.22 %
General
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
F46
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 Gran 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 Gran 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 Gran Tourer
243 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Performance
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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23.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
23.91 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
( 54 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 Gran Tourer
54 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
647 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
647 mi
303 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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 Gran Tourer
100.7 kWh
31.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft
