The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 41,900
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.9
73.2
83.5
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 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 Compressor Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3384 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.42 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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 5200 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
154 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
135 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
21.97 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
31 mpg
168 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
22 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
533 mi
Range
2441 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
533 mi
2441 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
26.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
145.8 kWh
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









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



















