The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19)
€ 40,900
€ 32,500
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 16.9 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 1.8 cm taller than the Mercedes C 160.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 160
1460
1860
2120
1442
1810
2020
1860 mm
Width
1810 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1460 mm
Height
1442 mm
2805
4855
2840
4686
4855 mm
Length
4686 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 160
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
215 kg
12.99 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 160
JF
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
127 bhp
Mercedes C 160
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
210 NM
Mercedes C 160
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 160
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
11.34 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes C 160
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
531 mi
Range
447 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
108 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
455 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
