The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 38,600

€ 25,000

€ 38,600
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 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.3
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
108.7
180.6
110
190.7
180.6 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.96 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 651.911
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.13 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
655 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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