The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 d (18 - ..)
€ 25,100
€ 34,900
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 d.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 d
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 d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.6 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 d
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Code
OM 654.916
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
120 hp
Mercedes C 180 d
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 d
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
24 mpg
city
48 mpg
40 mpg
highway
64 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
588 mi
Range
606 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
606 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
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).
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
