The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 35,600

€ 40,500

€ 35,600
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 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 26.9 cm shorter, 9 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1447
1770
2008
1465
1860
2120
1770 mm
Width
1860 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1447 mm
Height
1465 mm
2760
4586
2805
4855
4586 mm
Length
4855 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg

Weight Difference:
295 kg
16.57 %

General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
W204
Generation
JF
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
154 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
202 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 bhp
202 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
375 NM
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
250 NM
375 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
139 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
9.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
9.64 kg/bhp
8.81 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
177 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
177 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
37 mpg
city
No data
59 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
632 mi
Range
2136 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
109.9 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
37 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
307 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data