The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)
€ 29,800

€ 28,300

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 12.1 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 CDI.
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mercedes B 180 CDI
65.4
74.2
82.7
61.3
70.3
79.1
74.2 in
Width
70.3 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
65.4 in
Height
61.3 in
108.7
183.7
106.3
171.6
183.7 in
Length
171.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mercedes B 180 CDI
3783 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
531 lb
14.04 %

General
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mercedes B 180 CDI
P12
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
155 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Performance
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mercedes B 180 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 180 CDI
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25.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
25.56 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
17.7 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
53 mpg
( 60 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
60 MPGe
Mercedes B 180 CDI
23.8 lb
city
44 mpg
13.8 lb
highway
62 mpg
55 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
311 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
311 mi
706 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
36.7 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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
36.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1409 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
20.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft












52.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft