2025 Kia Carnival vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Carnival

2025 Kia
Carnival

MSRP*: $36,800 to $50,900
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500

2025 Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter 2500

MSRP*: $56,930 to $74,380
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MPG - City 18 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 12 - 15 seats
Cargo Space 145.1 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 287-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 168-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 208-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 287 hp 168 - 208 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 203.0 in 233.5 - 274.3 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.5 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear info not available
Head Room Front 39.7 - 40.9 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.5 in
Front 47.3 - 56.4 in
Rear info not available

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Carnival.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Kia Carnival is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Kia Carnival is a little narrower than the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Kia Carnival, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500.

Handling
The Kia Carnival has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Carnival greatly out-muscles the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Kia Carnival doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Kia Carnival seats a lot fewer people than the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500.