The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 25,100
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 47,200
 Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
191.1 in
Length
184.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.79 %
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

▶ REPLAY
20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
65 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
24 mpg
city
60 mpg
40 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
863 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
863 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
74 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data