The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 35,600
€ 31,100
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57
69.7
79.1
57.3
72
79.9
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
180.6
110
190.7
180.6 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.45 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
573 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
121.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
