The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost (15 - 18)
€ 32,400
€ 24,000
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
61.3
70.3
79.1
63.4
72
81.4
70.3 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
61.3 in
Height
63.4 in
106.3
171.6
104.3
172.4
171.6 in
Length
172.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.38 %
General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
W246
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
148 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.55 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
39 mpg
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
39 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
21.3 lb
city
30 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
46 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
303 mi
Range
560 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
560 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.8 cu ft
