The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi (18 - 19)
€ 38,400

€ 28,800

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 1.6 CRDi.
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 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 1.6 CRDi
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.16 %

General
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
114 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
30.65 lb/hp
26.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
55 mpg
52 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
45 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
592 mi
Range
967 mi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
592 mi
967 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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