The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 25,000

€ 36,000

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 220 CDI.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 220 CDI
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 220 CDI
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.53 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 220 CDI
RP
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
175 hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 220 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 220 CDI
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20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.76 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 220 CDI
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
37 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
456 mi
Range
758 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 220 CDI
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
149.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1446 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft







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