Compare Mercedes R-Class W251 facelift vs Kia Grand Carnival 2 vs Kia Venga

Variants
R 300 CDI
R 300
R 300 Long
R 350 CDI 4MATIC Long
R 350 CDI 4MATIC
R 350 CDI 4MATIC
R 350 4MATIC Long
R 350 4MATIC
R 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC Long
R 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC
R 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
R 500 4MATIC
2.2D AT
2.9D 170
2.9D 170 AT
2.9D 185 AT
2.9D 192 AT
3.5 AT
3.8 AT
1.4
1.4 CRDI 77
1.4 CRDI 90
1.6
1.6 AT
1.6 CRDI 115
1.6 CRDI 128

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
912 L / 32.2 cu-ft ~ 4007 L / 141.5 cu-ft
440 L / 15.5 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
48.0 L / 12.7 gal
Passengers
7
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Drum
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
12.1 m / 39.7 ft
10.4 m / 34.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Minivan
5-door SUV

Dimensions

Size | Height
1674 mm / 65.9 in
1600 mm / 63.0 in
Size | Length
5130 mm / 202.0 in
4068 mm / 160.2 in
Size | Width
1985 mm / 78.1 in
1765 mm / 69.5 in
Track Width | Front
1661.0 mm / 65.4 in
1685.0 mm / 66.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1651.0 mm / 65.0 in
1685.0 mm / 66.3 in
Wheelbase
3020 mm / 118.9 in
2615 mm / 103.0 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Transmission | Gears
7
Transmission | Type
Automatic 7G-TRONIC

Production

Availability
2010 ~ 2019

Reviews

Neofiliac score
66%
31%
18%
Pros
  • Powerful engine options
  • Good suspension setup
  • Very high cargo capacity
  • Good drivetrain reliability
  • Spacious interior
  • Small turning circle
  • Decent styling
Cons
  • Confused as a minivan
  • Not very practical
  • Rather ugly exterior
  • Slow and sluggish
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Uninspiring

Price

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