The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 29,600

€ 35,900

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 200 CDI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 200 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 200 CDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.17 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 200 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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Code
OM 646.811

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 200 CDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 200 CDI
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
631 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 200 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).
133.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
133.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 200 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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