The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 25,100
€ 44,300
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 250 d.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250 d
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 250 d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.07 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250 d
JF
Generation
W205
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 250 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 d
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 d
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
65 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
588 mi
Range
723 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
723 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
