Kia Carens 2016 vs Mercedes B class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 164 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Kia Carens engine produces 28 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 86 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 43 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Carens engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Carens might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Carens 2016 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Kia Carens 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.56 m | |
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Kia Carens is larger. Kia Carens is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Carens is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 536 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | 1540 litres | |
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Kia Carens has more luggage capacity. Kia Carens has 91 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Carens (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 13 400 | |
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