Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (2016 – 2020) vs Kia Optima / Magentis (2016 – 2019): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 258 hp against 245 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 9.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 209 km/h. The Kia Optima / Magentis is the lighter car, from 1,460 kg against 1,605 kg. At 4,923 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is 69 mm longer than the Kia Optima / Magentis.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
2016 – 2020
|
Kia
Optima / Magentis
2016 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2020 | 2016 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 184 – 258 hp | 141 – 248 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 620 Nm | 196 – 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 7.7 s | 9.4 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 240 – 249 km/h | 195 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 5.9 L/100 km | 4.2 – 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,923 mm | 4,854 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,939 mm | 2,804 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,605 – 1,800 kg | 1,460 – 1,605 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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