The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
€ 21,500
€ 40,300
€ 21,500
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 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the Mercedes B 250 e.
KIA Carens 2.0
Mercedes B 250 e
65
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
65 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 2.0
Mercedes B 250 e
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
10.89 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0
Mercedes B 250 e
UN
Generation
W242
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0
Mercedes B 250 e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
178 hp
Mercedes B 250 e
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250 e
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
Mercedes B 250 e
112 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 250 e
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23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.37 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.7 lb/hp
21.37 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
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 2.0
28 mpg
125 MPGe
Mercedes B 250 e
20 mpg
city
No data
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
407 mi
Range
105 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
407 mi
105 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 2.0
159.2 kWh
53.9 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
Mercedes B 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 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













