The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 40,300

€ 24,200

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 250 e 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 2.0 GDI.
Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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 e
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.89 %

General
Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
W242
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
178 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
251 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
21.37 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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
30 mpg
Mercedes B 250 e
125 MPGe
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
105 mi
Range
456 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
105 mi
456 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
53.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft









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