The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 14) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 28,900

€ 25,200

€ 28,900
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition 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 136.
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.2 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.11 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
29.09 lb/hp
26.11 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
654 mi
Range
591 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
654 mi
591 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
78.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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