The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 36,200
€ 25,000
€ 36,200
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 230 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.3
72
79.9
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
180.6
110
190.7
180.6 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.74 %
General
Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 230
172.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
