The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09)
€ 25,100
€ 31,100
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 10.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
57.7
73.2
83.5
57
69.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
69.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.7 in
Height
57 in
110.4
191.1
108.7
180.6
191.1 in
Length
180.6 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
JF
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
6-speed manual 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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 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
139 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
588 mi
Range
554 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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).
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
