The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 37,400
€ 25,100
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 16.9 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.3 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0
1442
1810
2020
1465
1860
2120
1810 mm
Width
1860 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1442 mm
Height
1465 mm
2840
4686
2805
4855
4686 mm
Length
4855 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
2145 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.24 %
General
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0
W205
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 654
Engine Series
OM 654.916
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1597 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
120 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
120 bhp
161 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
300 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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13.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 d
13.04 kg/bhp
9.5 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
67 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
58 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
606 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
606 mi
588 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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
86.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
455 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
