The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 26,000
€ 46,600
€ 26,000
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 2.0 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 2.0
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
57.9
73.2
83.5
57.4
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
110.4
191.1
111.8
185.1
191.1 in
Length
185.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
161 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
145 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
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21.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
21.22 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
31 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
631 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
572 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
144 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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
144 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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
