The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 28,300

€ 37,200

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.9
73.2
83.5
57.4
69.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
69.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
110.4
191.1
108.7
181.1
191.1 in
Length
181.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.952

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
25.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
25.69 lb/hp
22.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
989 mi
Range
556 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
556 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
125 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











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