The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

€ 25,000
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 44,900
 Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 320 CDI
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
72
79.9
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
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 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
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 320 CDI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
11.87 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 320 CDI
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 320 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
562 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
150.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data