The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 42,500
€ 25,100
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 320 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
57
69.7
79.1
57.7
73.2
83.5
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
180.6
110.4
191.1
180.6 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.01 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
W204
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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 642.960
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
595 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
