The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 84,700
€ 25,100
€ 84,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 63 S AMG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
KIA Optima 2.0
56.1
72.4
79.5
57.7
73.2
83.5
72.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.1 in
Height
57.7 in
111.8
187.2
110.4
191.1
187.2 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
KIA Optima 2.0
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.56 %
General
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
KIA Optima 2.0
W205
Generation
JF
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
KIA Optima 2.0
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
M 177.980
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
503 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
516 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
KIA Optima 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
▶ REPLAY
7.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
7.58 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
29 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
500 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
500 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
155.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
