The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13)
€ 35,100

€ 21,500

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 2.0
62.6
71.3
79.1
65
71.7
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
62.6 in
Height
65 in
106.3
171.6
106.3
178.9
171.6 in
Length
178.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 2.0
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %

General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 2.0
W246
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 2.0
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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.97 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
14.9 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
28 mpg
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
28 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
19.9 lb
city
20 mpg
12.1 lb
highway
36 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
407 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
311 mi
407 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
Environmental Impact
30.7 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
30.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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