The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (14 - 18)
€ 20,000
€ 28,300
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 Edition
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 Edition
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 Edition
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ 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 Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
554 mi
Range
598 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
554 mi
598 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
98.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
