The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 24,900
€ 34,500
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
63.2
71.1
71.1
61.3
70.3
79.1
71.1 in
Width
70.3 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
63.2 in
Height
61.3 in
108.3
178.1
106.3
171.6
178.1 in
Length
171.6 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3433 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.43 %
General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
RP
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Straight-four diesel 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
113 hp
154 hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
192 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
192 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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30.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
30.38 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 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.)
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
55 MPGe
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
43 mpg
city
21.3 lb
53 mpg
highway
11.7 lb
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
751 mi
Range
303 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
751 mi
303 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
31.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
98.8 kWh
31.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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
















