The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 35,600
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
€ 41,800
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 35,600
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 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 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (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 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (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 2.0 T-GDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.75 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
114 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
29.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
29.97 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
55 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
46 mpg
city
21 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
592 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
88.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft