The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)

€ 34,500
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
€ 24,200
 KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 2.0 GDI.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.3
79.1
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
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 2.0 GDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)

General

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
W246
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Performance

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.97 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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
30 mpg
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
21.3 lb
city
22 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
37 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
303 mi
Range
456 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
456 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft