The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 44,200

€ 41,800

€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.16 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
168 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
22.77 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
43 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
667 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
667 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
113.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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