The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 40,300
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) Mercedes B 250 e
€ 24,400
 KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10) KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 LPG.
Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
70.3
79.1
65
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 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 LPG Automatic (07 - 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 LPG
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
10.89 %
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)

General

Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
W242
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
178 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
251 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG

Performance

Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
99 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250 e

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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
24 mpg  ( 18 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
18 MPGe
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
105 mi
Range
263 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
105 mi
263 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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).
143.1 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
53.9 kWh
143.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 250 e
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft