The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 25,000
€ 61,700
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,700
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 450 AMG.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 450 AMG
57.3
72
79.9
56.8
71.3
79.5
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110
190.7
111.8
184.5
190.7 in
Length
184.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 450 AMG
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.04 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 450 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 450 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
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 450 AMG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 450 AMG
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
539 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 450 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).
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).
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 450 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
