The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (13 - 13)
€ 35,800

€ 23,000

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 220 CDI 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 220 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 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 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %

General
Mercedes B 220 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
W246
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 220 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes B 220 CDI
168 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes B 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
Mercedes B 220 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
19.68 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 220 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes B 220 CDI
57 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
758 mi
Range
494 mi
Mercedes B 220 CDI
758 mi
494 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes B 220 CDI
84.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 220 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft










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