The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 36,600
Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) Mercedes C 180
€ 30,000
 KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 Hybrid.
Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima Hybrid
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
71.3
79.5
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid 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 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid 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 Hybrid
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.14 %
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid

Performance

Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima Hybrid
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
20.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.9 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180
38 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
411 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes C 180
411 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
117.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data