The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 32,500
€ 25,000
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 160 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 15.9 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 1.3 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 2.0
1442
1810
2020
1455
1830
2030
1810 mm
Width
1830 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1442 mm
Height
1455 mm
2840
4686
2795
4845
4686 mm
Length
4845 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 2.0
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1498 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
58 kg
3.87 %
General
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 2.0
W205
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
210 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 160
210 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 2.0
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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11.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160
11.34 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 160
50 mpg
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
447 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
108 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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
502 kg
455 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
