The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)

€ 34,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
€ 30,000
 KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
KIA Optima Hybrid
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.8 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
184.5 in
Length
190.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
KIA Optima Hybrid
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
10.64 %
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
KIA Optima Hybrid
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 BlueTEC
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
KIA Optima Hybrid
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
52 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data