The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10)
€ 41,900

€ 34,000

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid 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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
15.69 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
119 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
2441 mi
Range
595 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
130.7 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft









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