The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)
€ 27,500

€ 22,000

€ 27,500
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 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
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
171.6
106.3
178.9
171.6 in
Length
178.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.01 %

General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
W246
Generation
UN
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 2.0 CRDi
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
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
138 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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35.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.06 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.55 lb/hp
26.06 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
57 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
48 mpg
city
30 mpg
64 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
560 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
560 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
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








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