The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 29,100
€ 46,700
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300 e.
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 e
57.3
72
79.9
56.8
71.3
79.5
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110
190.7
111.8
184.5
190.7 in
Length
184.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 e
3331 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
670 lb
16.74 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 e
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
316 hp
Mercedes C 300 e
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 e
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 e
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 e
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
138 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
138 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
23 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
572 mi
Range
1827 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
1827 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
Environmental Impact
144 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).
32.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
55 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Mercedes C 300 e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
