The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

€ 30,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 37,200
 Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) Mercedes C 180
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200

ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
71.3
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
111.8
184.5
191.1 in
Length
184.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.19 %
Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Code
M 264.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.9 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
20.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 180
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
411 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
411 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
117.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data