The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 29,100

€ 77,100

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
57.3
72
79.9
56.6
70.7
79.1
72 in
Width
70.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.6 in
110
190.7
108.9
186.1
190.7 in
Length
186.1 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
483 lb
12.66 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Code
M 156.985

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
18 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
23 mpg
city
11 mpg
39 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
306 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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).
253.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data