The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 14)
€ 36,000

€ 44,200

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
57.9
73.2
83.5
57.4
69.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
69.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
110.4
191.1
108.7
181.1
191.1 in
Length
181.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.52 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.912

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
130 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
669 mi
Range
667 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
667 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
113.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft