The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)

€ 24,200
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
€ 28,300
Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13) Mercedes B 180 CDI
€ 24,200
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 1.7 CRDi 141 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 CDI.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Mercedes B 180 CDI
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16)
71.1
71.1
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)
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 141
Mercedes B 180 CDI
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.88 %
Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)

General

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Mercedes B 180 CDI
RP
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
139 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI

Performance

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Mercedes B 180 CDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI

 REPLAY
24.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
24.86 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
49 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
706 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
751 mi
706 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
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).
90.4 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
98.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft