The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 14) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10)
€ 30,600

€ 27,300

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 LPG.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
61.3
70.3
79.1
65
71.7
79.5
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
61.3 in
Height
65 in
106.3
171.6
106.3
178.9
171.6 in
Length
178.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.55 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
W246
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
29.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
29.91 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
57 mpg
25 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
48 mpg
city
19 mpg
64 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
758 mi
Range
274 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
758 mi
274 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
137.1 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
84.3 kWh
137.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft








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