Kia Carens 2016 vs Mercedes B class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Kia Carens engine produces 1 HP less power than Mercedes B class, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 43 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Carens engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes B klase 2018 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes B klase 2018 1.5 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: | 492 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1530 litres | |
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Kia Carens has more luggage capacity. Kia Carens has 47 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 15 800 | |
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