The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

€ 29,200
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 34,500
 Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
€ 29,200
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

The BMW 218i Gran Tourer is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
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
63.3 in
Height
61.3 in
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
109.4
179.4
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
171.6
179.4 in
Length
171.6 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.23 %
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

General

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
F46
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Straight-three gasoline 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
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
134 hp
154 hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

Performance

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
24.19 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
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 218i Gran Tourer
46 mpg
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
37 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 218i Gran Tourer
621 mi
303 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 218i Gran Tourer
96.6 kWh
31.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i 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