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 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 160.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 160
57.5
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
57.5 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 T-GDI
Mercedes C 160
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.99 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 160
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
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
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
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
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
