The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 25,700

€ 35,100

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex is 4.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive.
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
64.4
70.9
79.7
62.6
71.3
79.1
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
64.4 in
Height
62.6 in
106.4
175.9
106.3
171.6
175.9 in
Length
171.6 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.82 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
148 hp
154 hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
155 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
155 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Performance
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
24.8 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
18.1 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.)
combined per 100 miles
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.)
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
5 MPGe
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
25.2 lb
city
19.9 lb
13.8 lb
highway
12.1 lb
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
256 mi
Range
311 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
256 mi
311 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
37.3 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).
30.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
37.3 kWh
30.7 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft






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