The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 30,000

€ 36,300

€ 30,000
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 Hybrid is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 15.9 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 1.3 cm taller than the Mercedes C 180.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 180
1455
1830
2030
1442
1810
2020
1830 mm
Width
1810 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1455 mm
Height
1442 mm
2795
4845
2840
4686
4845 mm
Length
4686 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 180
1662 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
237 kg
14.26 %

General
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 180
TF
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 Hybrid
Mercedes C 180
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
187 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5300 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180
385 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
385 NM
250 NM
Mercedes C 180
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 180
119 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180
▶ REPLAY
8.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.25 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Hybrid
8.89 kg/bhp
9.25 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
52 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes C 180
50 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
748 mi
Range
472 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
472 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 Hybrid
102.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
388 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
480 L








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