The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
€ 35,100
€ 34,800
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62.6
71.3
79.1
61.2
70.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
62.6 in
Height
61.2 in
106.3
171.6
105.1
170.9
171.6 in
Length
170.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.25 %
General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218d Active Tourer
W246
Generation
F45
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 Active 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 Active 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 Active Tourer
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218d Active Tourer
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.97 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
14.9 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
55 mpg
( 61 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
61 MPGe
BMW 218d Active Tourer
19.9 lb
city
50 mpg
12.1 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
311 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
311 mi
737 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
30.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
30.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
