The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14)
€ 32,900

€ 28,400

€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the B 200 Natural Gas Drive is an inch wider and 1.3 inches taller.
B 200 Natural Gas Drive
B 180 CDI
62.6
71.3
79.1
61.3
70.3
79.1
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
62.6 in
Height
61.3 in
106.3
171.6
106.3
171.6
171.6 in
Length
171.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
B 200 Natural Gas Drive
B 180 CDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.64 %

General
B 200 Natural Gas Drive
B 180 CDI
W246
Generation
W246
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 manual transmission
Engine
B 200 Natural Gas Drive
B 180 CDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
M 270.920
Engine Code
OM 607.951


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
108 hp
B 180 CDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
B 180 CDI
Performance
B 200 Natural Gas Drive
B 180 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

B 180 CDI
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21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.55 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B 200 Natural Gas Drive
B 180 CDI
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
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.)
B 200 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
64 MPGe
B 180 CDI
21.3 lb
city
48 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
64 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
303 mi
Range
758 mi
B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
758 mi
B 180 CDI
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).
84.3 kWh
B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
B 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B 200 Natural Gas Drive
B 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft









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