The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-DCT (11 - 12)
€ 24,900

€ 28,500

€ 24,900
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 1.7 CRDi 115 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 1.7 CRDi 115
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 1.7 CRDi 115
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3433 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.4 %

General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
RP
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
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 1.7 CRDi 115
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
113 hp
120 hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
192 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
30.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
30.38 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
49 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
526 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
751 mi
526 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 1.7 CRDi 115
98.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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