The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (14 - 15)
€ 17,300
€ 29,300
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
KIA Carens 1.6
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65
71.7
79.5
61.3
70.3
79.1
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
65 in
Height
61.3 in
106.3
178.9
106.3
173
178.9 in
Length
173 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
UN
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
124 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
116 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
25.78 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
65 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
33 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
26 mpg
city
55 mpg
38 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
475 mi
Range
690 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
475 mi
690 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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).
74 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
136.5 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft








46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.8 cu ft








