The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
€ 24,200

€ 40,300

€ 24,200
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 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 e.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 250 e
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 e
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.89 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 250 e
RP
Generation
W242
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
178 hp
Mercedes B 250 e
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250 e
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 250 e
124 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 250 e
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.37 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
21.37 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy
30 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 GDI
30 mpg
125 MPGe
Mercedes B 250 e
22 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
456 mi
Range
105 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
105 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 GDI
149.7 kWh
53.9 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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