The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 39,800

€ 29,600

€ 39,800
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.57 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
W204
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
500 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.36 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
8.03 kg/bhp
9.36 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
59 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
764 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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