The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d (18 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 34,900

€ 40,900

€ 34,900
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 d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 16.9 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1442
1810
2020
1460
1860
2120
1810 mm
Width
1860 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1442 mm
Height
1460 mm
2840
4686
2805
4855
4686 mm
Length
4855 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
2145 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.04 %

General
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
W205
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.916
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1597 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
120 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
120 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
300 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
12.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 d
12.96 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
67 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
58 mpg
city
24 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
606 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
606 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 d
86.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
455 L
Boot Capacity
510 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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