The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 200 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 29,100
€ 39,200
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 200.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 200
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 200
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.03 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 200
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 200
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
572 mi
Range
481 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
481 mi
Mercedes C 200
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
