The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 38,000
€ 35,100
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.94 %
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
24.05 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
( 56 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
14.9 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
56 MPGe
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
44 mpg
city
19.9 lb
No data
highway
12.1 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
674 mi
Range
311 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
674 mi
311 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
30.7 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
96.7 kWh
30.7 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 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
