The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16)
€ 28,700

€ 24,200

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 160 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141.
Mercedes B 160
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
61.3
70.3
79.1
63.2
71.1
71.1
70.3 in
Width
71.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
61.3 in
Height
63.2 in
106.3
173
108.3
178.1
173 in
Length
178.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.06 %

General
Mercedes B 160
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
W246
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 160
101 hp
139 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 160
133 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Performance
Mercedes B 160
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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31.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.86 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160
31.11 lb/hp
24.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes B 160
43 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
565 mi
Range
751 mi
Mercedes B 160
565 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes B 160
104.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft










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