The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 7G-DCT (14 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 35,600

€ 29,100

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141.
Mercedes B 250
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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
173
108.3
178.1
173 in
Length
178.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 250
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.69 %

General
Mercedes B 250
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
W246
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 250
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 250
208 hp
139 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 250
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Performance
Mercedes B 250
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
149 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250
15.53 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes B 250
38 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
501 mi
Range
751 mi
Mercedes B 250
501 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes B 250
117.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft










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