The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 33,400
€ 31,100
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57
69.7
79.1
57.3
72
79.9
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
180.6
110
190.7
180.6 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1 %
General
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
29.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.24 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
764 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
