The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)

€ 35,100
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
€ 28,900
 BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) BMW 218i Active Tourer
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 218i Active Tourer.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62.6
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
71.3
79.1
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)
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 218i Active Tourer
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.83 %
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
W246
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
BMW
M 270.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer

Performance

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.97 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218i 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
46 mpg
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
19.9 lb
city
37 mpg
12.1 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
311 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
311 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i 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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
30.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft