The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

€ 25,000
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 37,200
 Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) Mercedes C 180
€ 25,000
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 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 180.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
72
79.9
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
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 180
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.4 %
Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.9 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
20.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 180
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
411 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
411 mi
Mercedes C 180
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).
117.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data