The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
€ 38,100
€ 36,000
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 1.6 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
57.4
71.3
79.5
57.9
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
111.8
185.1
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 1.6 T-GDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.94 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
114 hp
178 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
30.65 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
55 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
592 mi
Range
669 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
592 mi
669 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 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
