The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 40,500

€ 35,600

€ 40,500
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid 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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
16 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
119 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
2136 mi
Range
573 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data