Mercedes B class 2018 vs Kia Carens 2016
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 109 HP | 135 HP | |
Torque: | 180 NM | 164 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
Mercedes B class engine produces 26 HP less power than Kia Carens, but torque is 16 NM more than Kia Carens. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.2 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 58 litres | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.42 m | 4.53 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.56 m | 1.61 m | |
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 | |
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: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`935 | 2`000 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | high | no data | |
Average price (€): | 19 600 | 10 400 | |
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