The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 34,400
€ 29,600
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.56 %
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
▶ REPLAY
11.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.36 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160
11.22 kg/bhp
9.36 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 160
48 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
432 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 160
432 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 160
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
