The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13)
€ 31,000
€ 20,000
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0
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
173
106.3
178.9
173 in
Length
178.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.54 %
General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0
W246
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
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
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0
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
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29.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
29.6 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
59 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
59 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
422 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
777 mi
422 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
