The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 36,200
€ 29,100
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 25.9 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0
1444
1770
2008
1455
1830
2030
1770 mm
Width
1830 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1444 mm
Height
1455 mm
2760
4586
2795
4845
4586 mm
Length
4845 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1511 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
1.88 %
General
Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0
W204
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2496 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 230
245 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
▶ REPLAY
7.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
7.66 kg/bhp
9.27 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 230
31 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
450 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
572 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
