The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (16 - 18)
€ 27,500
€ 25,800
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 160 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
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
171.6
108.3
178.1
171.6 in
Length
178.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3433 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.84 %
General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
W246
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
113 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
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35.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.38 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.55 lb/hp
30.38 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
57 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
48 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
758 mi
Range
751 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 CDI
84.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
