The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 29,100
€ 60,200
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 43 AMG
57.3
72
79.9
56.8
71.3
79.5
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110
190.7
111.8
184.5
190.7 in
Length
184.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
10.6 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 43 AMG
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 43 AMG
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.29 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
10.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
38 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
526 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
526 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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).
147.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
