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 6.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
General
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
114 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
207 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
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
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
29.11 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
56 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
46 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
