The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi (18 - 19)
€ 36,700

€ 28,800

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 CRDi.
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
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 CRDi
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.16 %

General
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
127 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
26.39 lb/hp
26.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
36 mpg
52 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
392 mi
Range
967 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
392 mi
967 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft