The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate (14 - 15)
€ 28,300

€ 35,600

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 15.3 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 1.3 cm taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
1470
1860
2120
1457
1810
2020
1860 mm
Width
1810 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1470 mm
Height
1457 mm
2805
4855
2840
4702
4855 mm
Length
4702 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
1620 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2125 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.32 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
JF
Generation
S205
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
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
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
139 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
340 NM
280 NM
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
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11.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.6 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
11.65 kg/bhp
13.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
66 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
64 mpg
66 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
54 mpg
city
55 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
989 mi
Range
592 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
552 L
Boot Capacity
490 L












1686 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1510 L