The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Powershift (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15)
€ 26,500

€ 32,900

€ 26,500
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 Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
63.4
72
81.4
62.6
71.3
79.1
72 in
Width
71.3 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
63.4 in
Height
62.6 in
104.3
172.4
106.3
171.6
172.4 in
Length
171.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3245 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.2 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
DXA
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
154 hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
27.5 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
( 63 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.)
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
63 MPGe
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
50 mpg
city
21.3 lb
60 mpg
highway
11.7 lb
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
784 mi
Range
303 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
303 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
31.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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