The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 34,100
 Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
€ 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 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
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 180 BlueTEC
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.28 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 180 BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
20 mpg
city
52 mpg
39 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data