The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-DCT (11 - 12) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
€ 28,500
€ 20,000
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
171.6
108.3
178.1
171.6 in
Length
178.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.32 %
General
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
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
148 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.63 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
526 mi
Range
554 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
554 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
