The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 46,600
 Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘ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 BlueTEC.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 BlueTEC
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
20 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
854 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
854 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
98.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data