The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 27,000
€ 33,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
57.3
72
79.9
57
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
110
190.7
108.7
180.6
190.7 in
Length
180.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.78 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
853 mi
Range
539 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
