The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 41,800
€ 63,500
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,500
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
57.9
73.2
83.5
56.7
71.3
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.7 in
110.4
191.1
111.8
185.6
191.1 in
Length
185.6 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.54 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
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15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
10.08 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
531 mi
Range
428 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
428 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG 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).
181.9 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
