The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 25,000
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 61,900
 Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima 2.0 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 43 AMG
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
72
79.9
56.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
111.8
185
190.7 in
Length
185 in
110 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
461 lb
12.26 %
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 43 AMG
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 43 AMG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
9.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
42 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
441 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data