The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13)
€ 36,000

€ 21,500

€ 36,000
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 220 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0.
Mercedes B 220 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0
61.3
70.3
79.1
65
71.7
79.5
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
61.3 in
Height
65 in
106.3
173
106.3
178.9
173 in
Length
178.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 220 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.1 %

General
Mercedes B 220 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0
W246
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 220 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0
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
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes B 220 CDI
175 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes B 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
Mercedes B 220 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 2.0
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
18.96 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 220 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes B 220 CDI
57 mpg
28 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
48 mpg
city
20 mpg
65 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
407 mi
Mercedes B 220 CDI
758 mi
407 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes B 220 CDI
84.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 220 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft








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