Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC & Kia K9 II (facelift 2021) 3.8 GDI V6 (315 Hp) AWD Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
| Model: | C-class | K9 |
| Generation: | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) | K9 II (facelift 2021) |
| Engine / modification: | C 280 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC | 3.8 GDI V6 (315 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2021 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.7-14.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.7-10 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.9-12.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 77 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 204-210 g/km | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 315 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 397 Nm @ 5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.940 | G6DJ |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 3778 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.1 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 | 8 |
| Length: | 4526 mm | 5140 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1915 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | |
| Height: | 1426 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 3105 mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm | 1629-1639 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1476 mm | 1639-1659 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2015 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 2000-2010 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R 16 | Front wheel tires: 245/45 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 |