The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (15 - 18)
€ 35,100

€ 29,000

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
62.6
71.3
79.1
63.4
72
81.4
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
62.6 in
Height
63.4 in
106.3
171.6
104.3
172.4
171.6 in
Length
172.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.03 %

General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
W246
Generation
DXA
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
168 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
168 hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.93 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.97 lb/hp
19.93 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
49 mpg
( 55 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
55 MPGe
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
19.9 lb
city
43 mpg
12.1 lb
highway
53 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
311 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
311 mi
777 mi
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
30.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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