The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 40,900

€ 36,300

€ 40,900
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 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 180.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180
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 180
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
230 kg
13.9 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180
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
154 bhp
at 5300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
250 NM
Mercedes C 180
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180
▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.25 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
9.25 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes C 180
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
531 mi
Range
472 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
472 mi
Mercedes C 180
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).
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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