The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 25,000
€ 41,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 250.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250
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 250
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.21 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250
TF
Generation
W205
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 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
15.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
586 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 250
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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
