Mercedes E class 2009 vs Kia Optima 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia Optima) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 3 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 255 NM more than Kia Optima. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 8.3 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2009 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the Kia Optima, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 436 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 104 litres more trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Kia Optima, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 7400 | |
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