The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 72,200
€ 29,600
€ 72,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 63 AMG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 63 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0
56.6
70.7
79.1
57.3
72
79.9
70.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.6 in
Height
57.3 in
108.9
186.1
110
190.7
186.1 in
Length
190.7 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.85 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 63 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.985
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
451 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG
451 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG
443 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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8.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
8.46 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
20 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
28 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
342 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
342 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
227.4 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
