The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 34,500
€ 25,000
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.88 %
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 manual 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
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.62 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
432 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
