The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 25,000
€ 33,300
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
57.3
72
79.9
57
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
110
190.7
108.7
180.6
190.7 in
Length
180.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
TF
Generation
W204
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
539 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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).
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
