The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 40,900
€ 41,300
€ 40,900
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 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 250.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250
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 250
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.58 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250
JF
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 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
15.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 250
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
531 mi
Range
545 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
545 mi
Mercedes C 250
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).
108 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
