The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 27,500

€ 45,700

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 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 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.41 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
161 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
145 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
127 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
21.5 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
31 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
912 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
572 mi
912 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 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