The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)
€ 40,500

€ 33,000

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 160.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 160
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 160
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
19.11 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 160
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 160
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 160
119 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
2136 mi
Range
447 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
108 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data