The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
€ 43,800

€ 25,000

€ 43,800
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 d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 220 d
KIA Optima 2.0
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.8 in
Height
57.3 in
111.8
184.5
110
190.7
184.5 in
Length
190.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 d
KIA Optima 2.0
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.49 %

General
Mercedes C 220 d
KIA Optima 2.0
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 d
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 651.921
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 d
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 d
295 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 220 d
KIA Optima 2.0
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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21.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
21.46 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 d
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
49 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
531 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
531 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 d
98.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 d
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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