The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 200 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 40,500

€ 41,600

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 200.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 200
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 200
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.2 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 200
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 200
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 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 200
119 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 200
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.82 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
18.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 200
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
2136 mi
Range
375 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
375 mi
Mercedes C 200
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data