The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 42,200

€ 38,100

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 15.3 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 1.3 cm taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
1815 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
2270 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2160 kg

Weight Difference:
230 kg
12.67 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
JF
Generation
S205
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
202 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
375 NM
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
375 NM
280 NM
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
▶ REPLAY
8.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
8.99 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
Fuel Economy
202 mpg
combined
66 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 mpg
66 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
No data
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
76 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
2441 mi
Range
592 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
34 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
490 L










1574 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1510 L