The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
€ 34,200
€ 36,000
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
57.4
71.3
79.5
57.9
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
111.8
185.1
110.4
191.1
185.1 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.77 %
General
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
127 hp
178 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
155 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
25.95 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
41 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
439 mi
Range
669 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
439 mi
669 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
109.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft
