The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)

€ 48,300
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 29,100
 KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
180.6 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
494 lb
12.91 %
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

▶ REPLAY
16.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.78 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
586 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
144 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data