The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 40,900
€ 44,000
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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
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 300
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.03 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300
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 300
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Code
M 264.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
254 hp
Mercedes C 300
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 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
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
531 mi
Range
612 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
612 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).
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).
127 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
