The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 33,300

€ 31,600

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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 Compressor
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 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.94 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.47 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
31 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
144 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 Compressor
144 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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