The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 36,700
€ 25,100
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 200 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 2.0
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.8 in
Height
57.7 in
111.8
184.5
110.4
191.1
184.5 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 2.0
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.22 %
General
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 2.0
W205
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 200
181 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 200
221 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 2.0
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
17.66 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 200
44 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
481 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes C 200
481 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
