The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)

€ 47,900
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 25,000
 KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 47,900
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 CGI 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.25 %
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.982
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
288 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
269 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
494 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
494 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
157.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data