The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)
€ 23,300

€ 32,400

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive.
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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
171.6
178.9 in
Length
171.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3642 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.9 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
UN
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
138 hp
154 hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
225 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
26.39 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
( 37 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 2.0 CRDi
37 MPGe
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
25 mpg
city
21.3 lb
41 mpg
highway
11.7 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
482 mi
Range
303 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
482 mi
303 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
146.1 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 2.0 CRDi
146.1 kWh
31.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft







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