The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
€ 21,600
€ 40,300
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 6.4 inches taller than the Mercedes B 250 e.
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Mercedes B 250 e
67.7
71.7
79.5
61.3
70.3
79.1
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
67.7 in
Height
61.3 in
106.3
178.9
106.3
173
178.9 in
Length
173 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Mercedes B 250 e
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.41 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Mercedes B 250 e
UN
Generation
W242
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Mercedes B 250 e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
126 hp
178 hp
Mercedes B 250 e
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250 e
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Mercedes B 250 e
112 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
No data
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 250 e
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27.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.37 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
27.64 lb/hp
21.37 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
( 46 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
27 kWh✽
( 125 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.)
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
46 MPGe
125 MPGe
Mercedes B 250 e
37 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
600 mi
Range
105 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
600 mi
105 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
53.9 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
117.3 kWh
53.9 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Mercedes B 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft







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














