Mercedes B class 2018 vs Kia Carens 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 58 HP more power than Kia Carens, whereas torque is 137 NM more than Kia Carens. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 58 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35 | |
| 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. | |||
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: | 445 litres | 536 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1540 litres | 1650 litres | |
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Kia Carens has more luggage space. Mercedes B class has 91 litres less trunk space than the Kia Carens. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Carens (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`040 kg | 2`200 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`420 kg | 1`469 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 620 kg | 731 kg | |
| Mercedes B class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 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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