The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)

€ 30,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 34,100
 Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100

ⓘ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 16.9 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.3 cm taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
1465
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1442
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
1810
2020
1860 mm
Width
1810 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1465 mm
Height
1442 mm
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
2805
4855
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
2840
4686
4855 mm
Length
4686 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.6 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
JF
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
340 NM
280 NM
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

139 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

154 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
11.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.44 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
74 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
67 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
55 mpg
city
63 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
670 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data