The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 39,200
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
€ 41,800
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 39,200
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 280 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 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
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
181.1 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.75 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
S204
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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 Station Wagon
228 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft