The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 (16 - 19)
€ 48,500
€ 26,000
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
57.4
71.3
79.5
57.9
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 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 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.67 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
268 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
▶ REPLAY
14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
14.27 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
35 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
612 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
612 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
127 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
127 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft
