The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d (18 - ..) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 34,900

€ 30,000

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima Hybrid
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.8 in
Height
57.3 in
111.8
184.5
110
190.7
184.5 in
Length
190.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima Hybrid
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.44 %

General
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima Hybrid
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 d
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.916
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
120 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
221 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima Hybrid
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.57 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
56 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
606 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
606 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
86.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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