The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 36,300
 Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes C 180
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid 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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
111.8
184.5
191.1 in
Length
184.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
783 lb
19.95 %
Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180
119 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
472 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
472 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data