The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 46,100
 Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 350
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘ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 10.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
69.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
191.1 in
Length
180.6 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4619 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.71 %
Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350
JF
Generation
W204
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.961
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
13.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
423 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
423 mi
Mercedes C 350
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).
183.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data