The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 31,000
€ 25,200
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 180 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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
173
108.3
178.1
173 in
Length
178.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.63 %
General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
134 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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29.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.11 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
29.6 lb/hp
26.11 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
59 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
59 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
777 mi
Range
591 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
777 mi
591 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft










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

















