The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 44,800
 Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800

ⓘ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 300.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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 300
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.17 %
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300
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
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
651 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300
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