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: | 190 HP | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 24 HP more power than Kia Carens, whereas torque is 87 NM more than Kia Carens. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 58 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 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 | 492 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | 1650 litres | |
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Kia Carens has more luggage space. Mercedes B class has 47 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 (kg): | 2`095 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 10 400 | |
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