Kia Optima 2015 vs Mercedes E class 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 53 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Optima is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Kia Optima has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 1 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`375 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 30 200 | |
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