The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 14) vs. Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (08 - 10)
€ 29,600
€ 22,700
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 160 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
61.3
70.3
79.1
64.4
70.9
79.7
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
61.3 in
Height
64.4 in
106.3
171.6
106.4
175.9
171.6 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.01 %
General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
W246
Generation
A-H MONOCAB
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
93 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
93 hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
112 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
17 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
774 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
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36.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.47 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
36.29 lb/hp
39.47 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
( 64 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
17.7 lb✽
( 5 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.)
Mercedes B 160 CDI
64 MPGe
5 MPGe
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
48 mpg
city
23.4 lb
64 mpg
highway
14.9 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
758 mi
Range
261 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
261 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
36.7 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
36.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft







43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51.5 cu ft

















