The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 41,800

€ 46,700

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 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 320 CDI Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI 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 320 CDI Station Wagon
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.99 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S204
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 T-GDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.960

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
144 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.46 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
17.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
38 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
531 mi
Range
533 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI 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).
158.4 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











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