The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225xe Active Tourer Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 39,700

€ 35,100

€ 39,700
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 BMW 225xe Active Tourer is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive.
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
61.2
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
61.2 in
Height
62.6 in
105.1
171.4
106.3
171.6
171.4 in
Length
171.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.29 %

General
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
F45
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
221 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
221 hp
154 hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
284 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
284 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Performance
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225xe Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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17.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
17.46 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
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 225xe Active Tourer
124 mpg
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
No data
city
19.9 lb
No data
highway
12.1 lb
9.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
1177 mi
Range
311 mi
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
1177 mi
311 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
36 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 225xe Active Tourer
36 kWh
30.7 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
61 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft