The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 25,100
€ 52,100
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 350 e.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 e
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.8
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
110.4
191.1
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 350 e
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.26 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 e
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
275 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
275 hp
Mercedes C 350 e
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 e
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 e
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 e
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
11.87 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 e
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
112 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
112 mpg
Mercedes C 350 e
24 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
588 mi
Range
1479 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
1479 mi
Mercedes C 350 e
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).
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).
39.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
39.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
77 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 350 e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
