Kia Niro (2018 – 2021) vs Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse (2018 – 2022): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 224 hp against 204 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 7.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 172 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,415 kg against 1,579 kg.
| Specification |
Kia
Niro
2018 – 2021
|
Mercedes-Benz
B-Klasse
2018 – 2022
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Germany |
| Documented years | 2018 – 2021 | 2018 – 2022 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 11 |
| Fuel | Electric, Hybrid | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 204 hp | 116 – 224 hp |
| Torque | 147 – 395 Nm | 200 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 10.8 s | 6.4 – 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 172 km/h | 23 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 1.3 L/100 km | 1.4 – 6.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,356 – 4,374 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,534 – 1,570 mm | 1,527 – 1,562 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,728 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,579 – 1,646 kg | 1,415 – 1,650 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.