The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 34,500
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) Mercedes C 180
€ 31,600
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
184.5 in
Length
190.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.73 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 1.7 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
140 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.62 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data