The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 40,900

€ 36,400

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
57.5
73.2
83.5
56.8
71.3
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.5 in
Height
56.8 in
110.4
191.1
111.8
184.5
191.1 in
Length
184.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.28 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Code
OM 626.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
20 mpg
city
52 mpg
39 mpg
highway
69 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
531 mi
Range
670 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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