Mercedes B class 2018 vs Kia Carens 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes B class is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Kia Carens can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.6 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes B class is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 - 224 HP | 115 - 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 - 400 NM | 164 - 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 - 11.3 seconds | 9.7 - 13.2 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes B class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Kia Carens. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.2 - 7.8 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.61 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class is 11 cm shorter than the Kia Carens, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes B class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 536 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
4530 litres | 1650 litres | |
| Mercedes B class has 81 litres less trunk space than the Kia Carens. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 2880 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Kia Carens. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`040 kg | ~ 2`190 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`450 kg | ~ 1`439 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 590 kg | ~ 751 kg | |
| Mercedes B class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem less than Kia Carens. Therefore, Kia Carens is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 8200 | |
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