The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)

€ 40,300
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) Mercedes B 250 e
€ 22,000
 KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10) KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes B 250 e 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 CRDi.
Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
70.3
79.1
65
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
106.3
173
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)
106.3
178.9
173 in
Length
178.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.44 %
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)

General

Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
W242
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
178 hp
138 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
251 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi

Performance

Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
99 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250 e

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.06 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
21.37 lb/hp
26.06 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
27 kWh✽  ( 125 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
39 mpg  ( 43 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes B 250 e
125 MPGe
43 MPGe
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
105 mi
Range
560 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
105 mi
560 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Environmental Impact
53.9 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
53.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft