The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 21,300

€ 35,100

€ 21,300
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 Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel 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 Flexifuel
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 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.49 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
DXA
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 hp
154 hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
▶ REPLAY
25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
25.67 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
( 19 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
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.)
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
19 MPGe
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21 mpg
city
19.9 lb
34 mpg
highway
12.1 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
402 mi
Range
311 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
402 mi
311 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
269.2 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
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
269.2 kWh
30.7 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 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