The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 42,800

€ 41,800

€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
57.4
71.3
79.5
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
111.8
185.1
110.4
191.1
185.1 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.05 %

General
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
208 hp
235 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
16.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
16.38 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
42 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
555 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
555 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
106.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft