The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 36,200

€ 41,800

€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.5
73.2
83.5
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
108.7
181.1
110.4
191.1
181.1 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.45 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
S204
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
235 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.26 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
32 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
495 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
140.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft