The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
€ 27,300
€ 40,300
€ 27,300
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 LPG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the Mercedes B 250 e.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Mercedes B 250 e
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
173
178.9 in
Length
173 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Mercedes B 250 e
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
11.94 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Mercedes B 250 e
UN
Generation
W242
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Mercedes B 250 e
Straight-four 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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
178 hp
Mercedes B 250 e
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
139 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250 e
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Mercedes B 250 e
118 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 250 e
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23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.37 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.42 lb/hp
21.37 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Mercedes B 250 e
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
( 19 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
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 LPG
19 MPGe
125 MPGe
Mercedes B 250 e
19 mpg
city
No data
31 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
274 mi
Range
105 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
274 mi
105 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
Environmental Impact
137.1 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).
53.9 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
137.1 kWh
53.9 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Mercedes B 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft







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

















