The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 42,500

€ 40,900

€ 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 10.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57
69.7
79.1
57.5
73.2
83.5
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57 in
Height
57.5 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 T-GDI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.64 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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).
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)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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