The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
€ 25,100
€ 34,500
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.8
71.3
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56.8 in
110.4
191.1
111.8
184.5
191.1 in
Length
184.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.87 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180
JF
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 180
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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 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
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
588 mi
Range
432 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
432 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
