The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (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  1.1 cm taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
				
				KIA Optima 2.0
					Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
				1455
							
							1830
							
							2030
							
						1444
							
							1770
															
							2008
							
						1830 mm
					Width
					1770 mm
				2030 mm
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					2008 mm
				1455 mm
					Height
					1444 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
				1511 kg
					Kerb Weight
					1705 kg
				2000 kg
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
2220 kg
				 
								Weight Difference:
								194 kg
									11.38 %
								 
								General
KIA Optima 2.0
					Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
				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
					7-speed automatic transmission
				Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
					Mercedes C 350 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 642.834

4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					6
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
					2987 CC
163 bhp
						at 6500 rpm
					Power
					261 bhp
						at 3800 rpm
					KIA Optima 2.0
						163 bhp
						261 bhp
						Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					196 NM
						at 4800 rpm
					Max. Torque
					620 NM
						at 1600 rpm
					KIA Optima 2.0
						196 NM
						620 NM
						Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
					Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
				
							
							
							126 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							155 mph
						
					10.9 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					6 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
151 m
							0.000 sec
								 
								KIA Optima 2.0
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
83 m
							0.000 sec
								 
								Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
						9.27 kg/bhp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					6.53 kg/bhp
						
				KIA Optima 2.0
						9.27 kg/bhp
						6.53 kg/bhp
						Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
					Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						37 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						48 mpg
						
					
				KIA Optima 2.0
						37 mpg
						48 mpg
						Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					27 mpg
					city
					39 mpg
						
				46 mpg
					motorway
					54 mpg
						
				70 L
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					59 L
						572 mi
					Range
					621 mi
				KIA Optima 2.0
						572 mi
						621 mi
						Mercedes C 350 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).
121.3 kWh
						
				KIA Optima 2.0
						144 kWh
						121.3 kWh
						Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				177 g/km (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					154 g/km (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
					Mercedes C 350 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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