The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-DCT (11 - 12)
€ 20,000

€ 28,500

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
171.6
178.1 in
Length
171.6 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.32 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
RP
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
120 hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
530 mi
Range
526 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
526 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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)
43.7 cu ft