The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 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 10.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
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 CDI (09 - 09)
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 CDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.64 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
JF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI

Performance

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

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
595 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 350 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 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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