The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
€ 22,200

€ 26,400

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 1.9 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
1605
1805
1805
1557
1786
2010
1805 mm
Width
1786 mm
1805 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2010 mm
1605 mm
Height
1557 mm
2750
4525
2699
4359
4525 mm
Length
4359 mm
2750 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
1483 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.93 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
RP
Generation
W246
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1591 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
133 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
165 NM
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
165 NM
200 NM
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
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
11.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
11.15 kg/bhp
11.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
42 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
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
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
657 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
103 L
Boot Capacity
486 L







1650 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1545 L