The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)

€ 41,800
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 45,600
 Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 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 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
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 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
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 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.16 %
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S205
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 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 264
Engine Code
M 264.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
254 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.97 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
13.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
603 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 300 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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.9 cu ft