The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 14) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14)
€ 33,400

€ 22,200

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 220 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 1.6 GDI.
Mercedes B 220
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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 220
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.08 %

General
Mercedes B 220
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
W246
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 220
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes B 220
181 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes B 220
221 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
Mercedes B 220
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220
18.64 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 220
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes B 220
36 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
536 mi
Range
530 mi
Mercedes B 220
536 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes B 220
123.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 220
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1448 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft







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