The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 36,700

€ 40,500

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.7
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
111.8
184.5
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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.44 %

General
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
W205
Generation
JF
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
114 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
207 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
29.11 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
56 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
46 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
606 mi
Range
2136 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
606 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-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).
30.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
86.4 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data