The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 46,600

€ 29,600

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 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 250 BlueTEC
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 250 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 2.0
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.14 %

General
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 2.0
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
18.21 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
49 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
40 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
854 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
854 mi
572 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
98.8 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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