The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 29,600
€ 36,200
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 230.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 230
57.3
72
79.9
56.9
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 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 230
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.97 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 230
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 230
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
450 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
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).
172.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
