The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (08 - 10)
€ 34,500

€ 22,700

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
61.3
70.3
79.1
64.4
70.9
79.7
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
61.3 in
Height
64.4 in
106.3
171.6
106.4
175.9
171.6 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.82 %

General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
W246
Generation
A-H MONOCAB
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
93 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
93 hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
124 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
17 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.47 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.97 lb/hp
39.47 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
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
17.7 lb
( 5 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
5 MPGe
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
21.3 lb
city
23.4 lb
11.7 lb
highway
14.9 lb
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
303 mi
Range
261 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
261 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
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).
36.7 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
36.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft






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