The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 38,800
€ 29,100
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 2.0
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.8 in
Height
57.3 in
111.8
184.5
110
190.7
184.5 in
Length
190.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 2.0
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.52 %
General
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 2.0
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
168 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 2.0
145 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
20.34 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
59 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
49 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
637 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
637 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 220 BlueTEC
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
