The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes B 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 20,000
€ 38,200
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 220 CDI.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 220 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 220 CDI
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.43 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 220 CDI
RP
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
175 hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 220 CDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 220 CDI
▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes B 220 CDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
530 mi
Range
696 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
696 mi
Mercedes B 220 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).
102.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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

















