The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 35,600

€ 25,000

€ 35,600
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 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 25.9 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 0.8 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
1447
1770
2008
1455
1830
2030
1770 mm
Width
1830 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1447 mm
Height
1455 mm
2760
4586
2795
4845
4586 mm
Length
4845 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1498 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.2 %

General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
W204
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
154 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
250 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
250 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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9.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
9.71 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
573 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
121.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
502 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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