The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 31,900
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 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 160.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 160
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 2.0
Mercedes C 160
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.76 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 160
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 160
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes C 160
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
621 mi
Range
490 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
490 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
98.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
