The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 31,100
€ 37,200
€ 31,100
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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180
57.3
72
79.9
56.8
71.3
79.5
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110
190.7
111.8
184.5
190.7 in
Length
184.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.66 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180
122 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
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26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.9 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
20.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 180
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
725 mi
Range
411 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
411 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
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
123.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
254 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
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
