The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16)
€ 30,400

€ 24,200

€ 30,400
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 1.7 CRDi 141.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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 1.7 CRDi 141
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.97 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
W246
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
139 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
118 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
▶ REPLAY
30.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.86 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
30.72 lb/hp
24.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
56 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
739 mi
Range
751 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
739 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
86.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft










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