The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi (18 - 19)
€ 44,200
		
					
					€ 28,800
					
					
					€ 44,200
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 28,800
				ⓘ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 1.6 CRDi.
				
				Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
					KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
				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 1.6 CRDi
				3825 lb
					Curb Weight
					3571 lb
				5016 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4718 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								254 lb
									6.64 %
								
								General
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
					KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
				S204
	
					Generation
					JF
				Station Wagon
	
					Car Body Style
					Station Wagon
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
7-speed automatic transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed manual transmission
				Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
					KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
				Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
				Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code

4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
					1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
						at 3000 rpm
					Power
					134 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
						168 hp
						134 hp
						KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
					295 lb‑ft
						at 1400 rpm
					Max. Torque
					236 lb‑ft
						at 2000 rpm
					Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
						295 lb‑ft
						236 lb‑ft
						KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
					Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
					KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
				
							
							
							136 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							121 mph
						
					8.4 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					11.2 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
384 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
512 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
						22.77 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					26.65 lb/hp
						
				Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
						22.77 lb/hp
						26.65 lb/hp
						KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
					KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						43 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						52 mpg
						
					
				Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
						43 mpg
						52 mpg
						KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
					35 mpg
					city
					46 mpg
						
				49 mpg
					highway
					56 mpg
						
				15.6 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					18.5 gal
						667 mi
					Range
					967 mi
				Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
						667 mi
						967 mi
						KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
					Environmental Impact
	
				113.1 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).
92.5 kWh
						
				Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
						113.1 kWh
						92.5 kWh
						KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
						
				237 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					220 g/mi (WLTP)
						
				Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
					KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1190 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
				

















