The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

€ 35,600
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
€ 30,300
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)
111.8
185.1
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
185.1 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.19 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
114 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
125 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
29.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.94 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
29.97 lb/hp
25.94 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
55 mpg
51 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
946 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
592 mi
946 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
88.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft