The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13)
€ 26,400

€ 21,500

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 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.
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Carens 2.0
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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Carens 2.0
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.24 %

General
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Carens 2.0
W246
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Carens 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
120 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
148 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Carens 2.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.63 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
28 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
50 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
407 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
407 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
111.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft








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