The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 38,200

€ 40,900

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 26.9 cm shorter, 9 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1444
1770
2008
1460
1860
2120
1770 mm
Width
1860 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1444 mm
Height
1460 mm
2760
4586
2805
4855
4586 mm
Length
4855 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg

Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.02 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
W204
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2148 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
400 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
9.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
9.55 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
42 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
612 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
510 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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