The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 34,400

€ 29,100

€ 34,400
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 CGI 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.05 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
524 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
132.6 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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