The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)

€ 33,400
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 29,100
 KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 2.0.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
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 2.0
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.45 %
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
W204
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

▶ REPLAY
29.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.24 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
40 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
764 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data