The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
€ 20,000

€ 27,500

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the Mercedes B 160 CDI.
KIA Carens 2.0
Mercedes B 160 CDI
65
71.7
79.5
61.3
70.3
79.1
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
65 in
Height
61.3 in
106.3
178.9
106.3
171.6
178.9 in
Length
171.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0
Mercedes B 160 CDI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.52 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0
Mercedes B 160 CDI
UN
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
Mercedes B 160 CDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI
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23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.55 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.42 lb/hp
35.55 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
29 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
36 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
758 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
422 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
153.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft








46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft