The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 40,900

€ 36,700

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 d.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 d
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 d
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg

Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.06 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 d
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 d
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 d
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 d
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 180 d
▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.2 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
13.2 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
67 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
24 mpg
city
55 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
531 mi
Range
606 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
606 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
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).
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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