The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)

€ 39,700
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - 18) BMW 225i Active Tourer
€ 32,400
 Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14) Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 225i Active Tourer is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive.
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
61.2
Blueprint BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - 18)
70.9
80.2
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (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 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - 18)
105.1
171.4
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)
106.3
171.6
171.4 in
Length
171.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)

General

BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
F45
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Straight-four 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
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
228 hp
154 hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

Performance

BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225i Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

▶ REPLAY
15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
15.42 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
39 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 225i Active Tourer
39 mpg
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31 mpg
city
21.3 lb
No data
highway
11.7 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
519 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
519 mi
303 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 225i Active Tourer
115.6 kWh
31.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 225i Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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