The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (16 - 18)
€ 34,500
€ 24,500
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
61.3
70.3
79.1
63.2
71.1
71.1
70.3 in
Width
71.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
61.3 in
Height
63.2 in
106.3
171.6
108.3
178.1
171.6 in
Length
178.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.06 %
General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
W246
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
139 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.86 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.97 lb/hp
24.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
49 mpg
( 55 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.)
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
55 MPGe
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
21.3 lb
city
41 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
55 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
303 mi
Range
751 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
