The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon (18 - ..) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon (18 - ..) Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
€ 36,000
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

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 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon (18 - ..)
111.8
185.1
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
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 T-GDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.77 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
154 hp
178 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

Performance

Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

 REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
21.4 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
39 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
669 mi
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
424 mi
669 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
113.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft