The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon (15 - 18)
€ 28,800

€ 35,900

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
57.9
73.2
83.5
57.4
71.3
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
110.4
191.1
111.8
185.1
191.1 in
Length
185.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.31 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
121 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
26.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.97 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
26.65 lb/hp
29.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
52 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
967 mi
Range
592 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
967 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft