The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 34,500
€ 36,000
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 7.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
61.3
70.3
79.1
63.3
70.9
80.2
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
61.3 in
Height
63.3 in
106.3
171.6
109.4
179.4
171.6 in
Length
179.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.28 %
General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
W246
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
BMW
M 270.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.97 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
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
52 mpg
( 59 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
59 MPGe
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
21.3 lb
city
49 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
303 mi
Range
704 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
704 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft
