The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 250 (15 - 18)
€ 23,000

€ 33,500

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 2.0 GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 250.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 250
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
173
178.1 in
Length
173 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 250
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.67 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 250
RP
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
208 hp
Mercedes B 250
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 250
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250
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20.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.26 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.1 lb/hp
15.26 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 250
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
32 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes B 250
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
494 mi
Range
471 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
494 mi
471 mi
Mercedes B 250
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
125 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
138.2 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes B 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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