The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 35,600
 Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 40,900
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 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
69.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
69.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
108.7
180.6
191.1 in
Length
180.6 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.67 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
573 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data