The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 40,900

€ 47,900

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
1460
1860
2120
1448
1770
2008
1860 mm
Width
1770 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1460 mm
Height
1448 mm
2805
4855
2760
4586
4855 mm
Length
4586 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.42 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
JF
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.982

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
288 bhp
at 6400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
288 bhp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
365 NM
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
365 NM
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.61 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
5.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
531 mi
Range
494 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
494 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
157.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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