The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 25,000
€ 36,000
€ 25,000
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 KIA Optima 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 220 CDI
57.3
72
79.9
56.9
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110
190.7
108.7
180.6
190.7 in
Length
180.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.61 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 220 CDI
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Code
OM 646.811

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 220 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.8 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
20.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
695 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
695 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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