The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 55,200

€ 41,800

€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
57.4
71.3
79.5
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
111.8
185.1
110.4
191.1
185.1 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.88 %

General
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
328 hp
235 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
11.63 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
32 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
554 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
554 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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).
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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
140.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft