The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 60,200

€ 40,900

€ 60,200
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 43 AMG is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.8
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
56.8 in
Height
57.5 in
111.8
184.5
110.4
191.1
184.5 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 43 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.07 %

General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
W205
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG
KIA Optima 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
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
38 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
526 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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