The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 34,500
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) Mercedes C 180
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 180 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.8 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
184.5 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
750 lb
19.11 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
W205
Generation
JF
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.62 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
31 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
2136 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data