The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 34,400

€ 40,500

€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 26.9 cm shorter, 9 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1447
1770
2008
1465
1860
2120
1770 mm
Width
1860 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1447 mm
Height
1465 mm
2760
4586
2805
4855
4586 mm
Length
4855 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg

Weight Difference:
285 kg
16.01 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
W204
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
154 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
202 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
154 bhp
202 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
250 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
375 NM
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
250 NM
375 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
9.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
9.71 kg/bhp
8.81 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
177 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
177 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
29 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
524 mi
Range
2136 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
524 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
132.6 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
163 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
37 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
307 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data