The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (14 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14)
€ 28,300
€ 22,200
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
61.3
70.3
79.1
63.2
71.1
71.1
70.3 in
Width
71.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
61.3 in
Height
63.2 in
106.3
173
108.3
178.1
173 in
Length
178.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.93 %
General
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
W246
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.63 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
598 mi
Range
530 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1448 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
