The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)

€ 29,100
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 35,600
 Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.05 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
573 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data