Kia Optima 2018 vs Mercedes E class 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 134 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 60 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Optima) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 30 400 | |
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