The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 34,400
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 160
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 160 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 16.9 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1442
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
1810
2020
1460
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1810 mm
Width
1860 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1442 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
2840
4686
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
2805
4855
4686 mm
Length
4855 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
230 kg
13.9 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
W205
Generation
JF
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 T-GDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
210 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 160
210 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
11.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160
11.22 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 160
48 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 160
432 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 160
111.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data