The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 53,500
 Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes C 400
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 400.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 400
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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 400
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 400
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 400
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
562 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
138.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data