The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 36,700

€ 29,600

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 15.9 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 1.3 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0
1442
1810
2020
1455
1830
2030
1810 mm
Width
1830 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1442 mm
Height
1455 mm
2840
4686
2795
4845
4686 mm
Length
4845 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.31 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
114 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
114 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
280 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0
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13.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.36 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 d
13.2 kg/bhp
9.36 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
67 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
55 mpg
city
27 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
606 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
606 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
86.4 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
570 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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