The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘ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 26.9 cm shorter, 9 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1448
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
1770
2008
1460
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1770 mm
Width
1860 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1448 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
2760
4586
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
2805
4855
4586 mm
Length
4855 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.65 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
W204
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
510 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
41 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data