The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 38,600
€ 25,100
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 10.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.7
73.2
83.5
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.9 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
180.6
110.4
191.1
180.6 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.96 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
W204
Generation
JF
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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
161 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
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.13 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
655 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
588 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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 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
1036 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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