The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
€ 29,100

€ 48,300

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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 25.9 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 0.7 cm taller than the Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1455
1830
2030
1448
1770
2008
1830 mm
Width
1770 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1455 mm
Height
1448 mm
2795
4845
2760
4586
4845 mm
Length
4586 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1511 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2250 kg

Weight Difference:
224 kg
12.91 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
TF
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.832

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
196 NM
540 NM
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
9.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.61 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
9.27 kg/bhp
7.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
37 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
572 mi
Range
586 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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