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 10.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 CDI
57.3
72
79.9
57
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
110
190.7
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 350 CDI
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
11.13 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 CDI
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
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
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
