The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)

€ 29,100
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 48,300
 Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 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 10.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
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 Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
494 lb
12.91 %
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
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

495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data