The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)

€ 35,900
Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 200 CDI
€ 25,100
 KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 35,900
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 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 200 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
180.6 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 200 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.85 %
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 200 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
W204
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 200 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
134 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
199 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

Mercedes C 200 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
25.91 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 200 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
36 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
631 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
133.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 200 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data