The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 (16 - 19)
€ 34,700
€ 26,000
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.9 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
135 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.55 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
40 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
621 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft
