The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13) 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 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.6 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 9.3 cm lower than the KIA Carens 1.6.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.6
1557
1786
2010
1650
1820
2020
1786 mm
Width
1820 mm
2010 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1557 mm
Height
1650 mm
2699
4359
2700
4545
4359 mm
Length
4545 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.6
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.69 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.6
W246
Generation
UN
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1591 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
124 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 bhp
124 bhp
KIA Carens 1.6
250 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
157 NM
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
250 NM
157 NM
KIA Carens 1.6
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6
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13.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
13.66 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
64 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
706 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
706 mi
475 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 CDI
90.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
486 L
Boot Capacity
322 L








1545 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1650 L