The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)

€ 41,800
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 35,600
 Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
€ 41,800
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 2.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)
111.8
185.1
191.1 in
Length
185.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.75 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
144 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.97 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
29.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
592 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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