The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 25,000
€ 37,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 280.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 280
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 280
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.79 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 280
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 280
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
446 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
