The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 28,300

€ 24,200

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 GDI.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 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 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.95 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
W246
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
53 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
706 mi
Range
456 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
706 mi
456 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
90.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft










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