The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 35,100
€ 39,200
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 225xe iPerformance 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 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.53 %
General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
W246
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
221 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
221 hp
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.97 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 225xe iPerformance 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
118 mpg
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
118 mpg
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
19.9 lb
city
No data
12.1 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.5 gal
311 mi
Range
1118 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
311 mi
1118 mi
BMW 225xe iPerformance 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).
37.8 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
30.7 kWh
37.8 kWh
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
74 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
