The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15)
€ 22,800

€ 32,900

€ 22,800
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 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
64
72
81.4
62.6
71.3
79.1
72 in
Width
71.3 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
64 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 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.99 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
DXA
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
154 hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.63 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
38 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.)
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
38 mpg
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
30 mpg
city
21.3 lb
44 mpg
highway
11.7 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
551 mi
Range
303 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
551 mi
303 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
117.5 kWh
31.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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