The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 36,000

€ 79,000

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,000
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
57.9
73.2
83.5
57
70.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
70.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
110.4
191.1
108.9
185.5
191.1 in
Length
185.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.53 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S204
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Code
M 156.985

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
8.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
17 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
29 mpg
city
12 mpg
43 mpg
highway
25 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
669 mi
Range
301 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
301 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus 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).
257.7 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
257.7 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











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