The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (14 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
€ 28,300
€ 17,300
€ 28,300
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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6.
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
173
106.3
178.9
173 in
Length
178.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
General
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
124 hp
KIA Carens 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
116 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6
Performance
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.63 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
475 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
