The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon (18 - ..) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 36,600

€ 28,300

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
57.4
71.3
79.5
57.9
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
111.8
185.1
110.4
191.1
185.1 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.92 %

General
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.916
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
120 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
120 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
125 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
29.48 lb/hp
25.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
56 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
48 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
606 mi
Range
989 mi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
606 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
86.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft