The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 38,100

€ 27,500

€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0.
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.9
73.2
83.5
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
181.1
110.4
191.1
181.1 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.84 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
S204
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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 3000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
134 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
243 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
243 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
27.15 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
41 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
632 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
632 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
119.3 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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