The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (11 - 12) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 34,700
€ 41,800
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.9
73.2
83.5
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
181.1
110.4
191.1
181.1 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.34 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
S204
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.05 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
35 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
539 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
128.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft
