The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 250 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 29,600
€ 41,300
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 250.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250
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 250
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250
TF
Generation
W205
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
15.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 250
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
572 mi
Range
545 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
545 mi
Mercedes C 250
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).
108 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
