The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 27,300

€ 27,900

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 2.0 LPG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the Mercedes B 160 CDI.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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
173
178.9 in
Length
173 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Mercedes B 160 CDI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.51 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Mercedes B 160 CDI
UN
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Straight-four 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 LPG
143 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
139 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.18 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.42 lb/hp
35.18 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
25 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
31 mpg
highway
64 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
274 mi
Range
758 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
274 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
137.1 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 LPG
137.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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)
43.8 cu ft