The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
€ 29,100
€ 42,500
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 350 CDI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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 350 CDI
1511 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
189 kg
11.12 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 CDI
TF
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
196 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 CDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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9.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
9.27 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
37 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
572 mi
Range
595 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
