The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 (15 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)
€ 26,600

€ 22,000

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 160 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi.
Mercedes B 160
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
61.3
70.3
79.1
65
71.7
79.5
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
61.3 in
Height
65 in
106.3
173
106.3
178.9
173 in
Length
178.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
520 lb
14.46 %

General
Mercedes B 160
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
W246
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 160
101 hp
138 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes B 160
133 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes B 160
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.06 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160
30.45 lb/hp
26.06 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes B 160
43 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
560 mi
Mercedes B 160
565 mi
560 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes B 160
104.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft








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