The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Powershift (15 - 18)
€ 32,900

€ 28,000

€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62.6
71.3
79.1
64.6
72
81.4
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
62.6 in
Height
64.6 in
106.3
171.6
109.8
178
171.6 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.78 %

General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
W246
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
118 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.55 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi 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
51 mpg
( 57 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 200 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
57 MPGe
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
21.3 lb
city
46 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
55 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
303 mi
Range
716 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
716 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1583 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft










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