The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

€ 36,700
Mercedes C 180 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) Mercedes C 180 d
€ 30,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
71.3
79.5
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.8 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
184.5 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Mercedes C 180 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.33 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
114 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
29.11 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
56 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
65 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
1036 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
606 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
86.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data