The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 33,900
€ 29,600
€ 33,900
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 180 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 2.0
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.8 in
Height
57.3 in
111.8
184.5
110
190.7
184.5 in
Length
190.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 2.0
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.54 %
General
Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 2.0
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 2.0
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
19.97 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180
47 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
510 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 180
510 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 180
94.8 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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