The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (11 - 12)
€ 41,800

€ 34,700

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 10 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.5
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
57.5 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 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.34 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 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 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
235 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
260 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
144 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.76 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
26 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
473 mi
Range
539 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
473 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
174.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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