The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 37,400
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 280 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 280
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
180.6 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.03 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
W204
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data