The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)
€ 20,500

€ 32,400

€ 20,500
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
The Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive.
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
66.3
72
81.4
61.3
70.3
79.1
72 in
Width
70.3 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
66.3 in
Height
61.3 in
109.8
178
106.3
171.6
178 in
Length
171.6 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.87 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 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 Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Straight-three 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
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
99 hp
154 hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
107 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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32.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
32.89 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
45 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 Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
45 mpg
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
37 mpg
city
21.3 lb
51 mpg
highway
11.7 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
717 mi
Range
303 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
717 mi
303 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
98.5 kWh
31.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1451 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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