The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 37,800

€ 25,100

€ 37,800
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 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
57
69.7
79.1
57.7
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
108.7
180.6
110.4
191.1
180.6 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.77 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
134 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
266 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
26.16 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
748 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
748 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
100.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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