The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)

€ 35,600
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 29,100
 KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 2.0.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
69.7
79.1
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
180.6 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.71 %
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

▶ REPLAY
21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.26 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
109.9 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data