The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..)
€ 40,900

€ 86,300

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 S AMG.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
57.5
73.2
83.5
56.1
72.4
79.5
73.2 in
Width
72.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.5 in
Height
56.1 in
110.4
191.1
111.8
187.3
191.1 in
Length
187.3 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.69 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 S 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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Code
M 177.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
503 hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
149 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 63 S AMG
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
7.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
531 mi
Range
414 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
414 mi
Mercedes C 63 S 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).
187.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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