The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 14) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
€ 29,600
€ 17,300
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 1.6
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 1.6
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.02 %
General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 1.6
W246
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
124 hp
KIA Carens 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
116 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6
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36.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
36.29 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
57 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
475 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
KIA Carens 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
