The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 200 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 25,100

€ 41,600

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 200.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 200
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.8
71.3
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56.8 in
110.4
191.1
111.8
184.5
191.1 in
Length
184.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 200
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.97 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 200
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 200
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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 200
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.82 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
18.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 200
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
588 mi
Range
375 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
375 mi
Mercedes C 200
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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