The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 20,000
€ 27,900
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 1.6 GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 160 CDI.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
63.2
71.1
71.1
61.3
70.3
79.1
71.1 in
Width
70.3 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
63.2 in
Height
61.3 in
108.3
178.1
106.3
173
178.1 in
Length
173 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.61 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
RP
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
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
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.18 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
35.18 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
42 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
530 mi
Range
758 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.8 cu ft
