The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon (18 - ..) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi (18 - 19)
€ 36,200
€ 28,800
€ 36,200
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 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 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 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.73 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
154 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
139 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
21.4 lb/hp
26.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
39 mpg
52 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
424 mi
Range
967 mi
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
424 mi
967 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 Station Wagon
113.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 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
