The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. Citroen C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP (08 - 09)
€ 34,500

€ 29,600

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Citroen C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Citroen C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP
61.3
70.3
79.1
65.6
72.1
82.7
70.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
61.3 in
Height
65.6 in
106.3
171.6
107.4
175.9
171.6 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Citroen C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.91 %

General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Citroen C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP
W246
Generation
U
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Citroen C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP
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
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
133 hp
Citroen C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Citroen C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP
▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.93 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.97 lb/hp
27.93 lb/hp
Citroen C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Citroen C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP
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
38 mpg
( 42 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
42 MPGe
Citroen C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP
21.3 lb
city
29 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
46 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
303 mi
Range
601 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
601 mi
Citroen C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP
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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
Citroen C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Citroen C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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