Kia Carens 2016 vs Mercedes B class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 10.4 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, whereas torque is 20 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): | 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 | 9 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 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | 4530 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`051 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 16 400 | |
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