The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13)
€ 34,900
€ 20,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 250 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0.
Mercedes B 250
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
171.6
106.3
178.9
171.6 in
Length
178.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 250
KIA Carens 2.0
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.9 %
General
Mercedes B 250
KIA Carens 2.0
W246
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 250
KIA Carens 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes B 250
208 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes B 250
258 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
Mercedes B 250
KIA Carens 2.0
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
▶ REPLAY
15.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250
15.63 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes B 250
39 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
422 mi
Mercedes B 250
510 mi
422 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes B 250
115.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
