The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 27,900

€ 23,300

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 15.2 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 9.3 cm lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
1557
1786
2010
1650
1820
2020
1786 mm
Width
1820 mm
2010 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1557 mm
Height
1650 mm
2699
4393
2700
4545
4393 mm
Length
4545 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1652 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2175 kg

Weight Difference:
232 kg
14.04 %

General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
W246
Generation
UN
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic 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
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 bhp
138 bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
305 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
240 NM
305 NM
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
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
194 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
15.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
15.96 kg/bhp
11.97 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
69 mpg
40 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
58 mpg
city
29 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
482 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).
146.1 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
146.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
488 L
Boot Capacity
322 L








1547 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1650 L