The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 29,600

€ 41,100

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 25.9 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1455
1830
2030
1444
1770
2008
1830 mm
Width
1770 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1455 mm
Height
1444 mm
2795
4845
2760
4586
4845 mm
Length
4586 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.57 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
TF
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.911

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
196 NM
500 NM
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
9.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
9.36 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
37 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
572 mi
Range
655 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
115.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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