Compare Mercedes B-Class W245 vs Kia Grand Carnival 2 vs Mercedes R-Class W251 facelift

Variants
B 150
B 150 CVT
B 170
B 170 CVT
B 180 CDI
B 180 CDI CVT
B 200
B 200 CDI
B 200 CDI CVT
B 200 Turbo
B 200 Turbo CVT
2.2D AT
2.9D 170
2.9D 170 AT
2.9D 185 AT
2.9D 192 AT
3.5 AT
3.8 AT
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

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
544 L / 19.2 cu-ft ~ 2245 L / 79.3 cu-ft
912 L / 32.2 cu-ft ~ 4007 L / 141.5 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
54.0 L / 14.3 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
5
7

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc, 258x8 mm
Drum
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Semi-independent, Torsino beam
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.2 ft
12.1 m / 39.7 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1674 mm / 65.9 in
Size | Length
4270 mm / 168.1 in
5130 mm / 202.0 in
Size | Width
1777 mm / 70.0 in | 1975 mm / 77.8 in (mirror unfolded)
1985 mm / 78.1 in
Track Width | Front
1685.0 mm / 66.3 in
1661.0 mm / 65.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1685.0 mm / 66.3 in
1651.0 mm / 65.0 in
Wheelbase
2778 mm / 109.4 in
3020 mm / 118.9 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 4
Euro 5
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Transmission | Gears
7
Transmission | Type
Automatic 7G-TRONIC

Production

Availability
2005 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
14%
31%
66%
Pros
  • High cargo capacity
  • Very high cargo capacity
  • Good drivetrain reliability
  • Spacious interior
  • Powerful engine options
  • Good suspension setup
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Poor drivetrain reliability
  • Rather ugly exterior
  • Confused as a minivan
  • Not very practical

Price

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