The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 de Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 50,800
€ 41,800
€ 50,800
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 300 de 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 300 de 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 300 de Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %
General
Mercedes C 300 de Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 de Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de Station Wagon
302 hp
235 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de Station Wagon
516 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 de Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 de Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
12.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 de Station Wagon
12.3 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 de Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 300 de Station Wagon
157 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2071 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes C 300 de Station Wagon
2071 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
30.9 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 300 de Station Wagon
30.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
55 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 de Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft









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
















