The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 26.9 cm longer, 9 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1460
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1448
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
1770
2008
1860 mm
Width
1770 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1460 mm
Height
1448 mm
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
2805
4855
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
2760
4586
4855 mm
Length
4586 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2185 kg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.65 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
JF
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
595 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data