The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 33,300

€ 40,900

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 26.9 cm shorter, 9 cm narrower and 1.3 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1447
1770
2008
1460
1860
2120
1770 mm
Width
1860 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1447 mm
Height
1460 mm
2760
4586
2805
4855
4586 mm
Length
4855 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg

Weight Difference:
155 kg
9.37 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 Compressor
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
154 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
230 NM
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
230 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
9.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
9.74 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
37 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
539 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
510 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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