Mercedes B class 2018 vs Kia Carens 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 28 HP more power than Kia Carens, whereas torque is 86 NM more than Kia Carens. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 58 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Carens engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | |
| 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. | |||
| Kia Carens 2016 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Kia Carens 2016 1.6 engine | |||
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 |
1540 litres | 1650 litres | |
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Kia Carens has more luggage space. 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 Kia Carens (by 110 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 (kg): | 2`040 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 9600 | |
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