The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)

€ 38,200
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 25,000
 KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 220 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
72
79.9
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
110
190.7
180.6 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.78 %
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
W204
Generation
TF
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 220 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
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

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21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
21.06 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
35 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
612 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data