The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)
€ 27,500

€ 32,400

€ 27,500
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 GDI 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 2.0 GDI
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 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
RP
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
154 hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
157 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
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 GDI
30 mpg
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
22 mpg
city
21.3 lb
38 mpg
highway
11.7 lb
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
462 mi
Range
303 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
462 mi
303 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
31.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
147.7 kWh
31.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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