The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (14 - 18)
€ 25,000

€ 28,300

€ 25,000
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 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.64 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
120 hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.76 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
456 mi
Range
598 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
598 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
98.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
149.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1446 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft







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