The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 40,900

€ 61,700

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,700
ⓘ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 450 AMG.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
57.5
73.2
83.5
56.8
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
110.4
191.1
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 450 AMG
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 450 AMG
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
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
531 mi
Range
539 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
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).
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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