The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
€ 41,800

€ 86,300

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
57.5
73.2
83.5
56.7
72.4
79.5
73.2 in
Width
72.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.5 in
Height
56.7 in
110.4
191.1
111.8
187.8
191.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4996 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.68 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 S AMG Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Code
M 177.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
235 hp
503 hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
260 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.89 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.76 lb/hp
7.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
26 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
473 mi
Range
488 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
473 mi
488 mi
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
159.2 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
174.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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