The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 25,000
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 46,100
 Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 350
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘ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 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
72
79.9
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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 350
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4619 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.07 %
Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.961
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350

▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
13.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
42 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
423 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
423 mi
Mercedes C 350
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).
183.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350
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