The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 39,800

€ 40,900

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 10.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.5
73.2
83.5
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
108.7
180.6
110.4
191.1
180.6 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.41 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
W204
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
764 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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