The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (16 - 18)

€ 39,200
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) Mercedes Electric Drive
€ 24,500
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (16 - 18) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes Electric Drive 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 Electric Drive
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
70.3
79.1
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
173
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (16 - 18)
108.3
178.1
173 in
Length
178.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes Electric Drive
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.15 %
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes Electric Drive
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
W242
Generation
RP
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 Electric Drive
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
178 hp
139 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141

Performance

Mercedes Electric Drive
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
99 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Electric Drive

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141

 REPLAY
21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.86 lb/hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
21.37 lb/hp
24.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes Electric Drive
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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
49 mpg  ( 55 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 Electric Drive
125 MPGe
55 MPGe
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
105 mi
Range
751 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
105 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
53.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes Electric Drive
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft