The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 (16 - 19)
€ 37,800

€ 26,000

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0.
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.9
73.2
83.5
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
181.1
110.4
191.1
181.1 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.9 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
S204
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
168 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
139 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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21.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
21.39 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
39 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
672 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
672 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
125.5 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 CDI Station Wagon
125.5 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft