The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 41,800

€ 41,900

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 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 250 Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250 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 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.24 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Code
M 271.860

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
144 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.27 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
17.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
531 mi
Range
547 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
127 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 250 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