The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 40,900

€ 34,100

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 BlueTEC.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
10.27 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
JF
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 180 BlueTEC
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Code
OM 626.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
280 NM
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
74 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
24 mpg
city
63 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
531 mi
Range
670 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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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