The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 36,000
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
€ 46,600
 Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘ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 6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
73.2
83.5
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
185.1
191.1 in
Length
185.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.59 %
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
669 mi
Range
631 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 300 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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft