The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)

€ 49,700
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 25,000
 KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
72
79.9
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
110
190.7
180.6 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.29 %
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

▶ REPLAY
12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.19 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
554 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data