The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 40,300

€ 23,300

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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
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 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3642 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.23 %

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
4-speed automatic 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
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
21.37 lb/hp
26.39 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
33 mpg
( 37 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
37 MPGe
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
105 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
105 mi
482 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).
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).
146.1 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
53.9 kWh
146.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 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
1153 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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