Compare Mercedes C-class W205 facelift vs Kia Optima 4 vs Kia Forte 3

Variants
AMG C 43 4MATIC
AMG C 63 S
AMG C 63
C 160
C 180 MT
C 180
C 180d MT
C 200 4MATIC
C 200
C 200d
C 200d MT
C 220d 4MATIC
C 220d
C 300 4MATIC
C 300
C 300de
C 300e 4MATIC
C 300e
C 300d 4MATIC
C 300d
C 400 4MATIC
1.6 CRDi
1.6 CRDi DCT
1.6 T-GDI DCT
1.7 CRDi
1.7 CRDi DCT
2.0 CVVL
2.0 CVVL AT
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 PHEV
2.0 T-GDI AT
2.4 GDI AT
GT AT
1.4 T-GDI DCT
1.5 CVT
1.6 CVT
1.6 GDI DCT
1.6 PHEV
2.0
2.0 CVT
GT 1.6 T-GDI
GT 1.6 T-GDI DCT

Capacity

Coolant Capacity
6.7 L / 7.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.1 L / 4.3 qt
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Rear
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
14.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
19.5 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Turning Circle
12.1 m / 39.7 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
13.5 kWh (gross)
12.9 kWh (gross)
Battery | Type
Lithium-polymer
Battery | Voltage
360.0 V

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1558.0 mm / 61.3 in
Wheelbase
2840 mm / 111.8 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Electric Range
54.0 km / 33.6 mi

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
China VI
Engine | Bore
88.0 mm / 3.5 in
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Engine | Stroke
82.1 mm / 3.2 in
97.0 mm / 3.8 in

Reviews

Neofiliac score
80%
51%
40%
Pros
  • One V8 still available
  • The buggy 7G-TRONIC is gone
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Addition of DCT
  • Good 0.25 drag coefficient
  • Down to very low 1.6L/100km fuel consumption
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good on fuel economy
Cons
  • AMGs getting way over-styled
  • Non-AMG cars looked generic
  • 4MATIC AWD forced upon the driver
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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