The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 40,900

€ 27,500

€ 40,900
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 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0.
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
57.4
71.3
79.5
57.9
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
111.8
185.1
110.4
191.1
185.1 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %

General
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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 Station Wagon
181 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
18.33 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
41 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
40 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
447 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
447 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
108 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 Station Wagon
108 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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