The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 40,500

€ 36,100

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 10.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes C 200 Compressor.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.9
69.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
69.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.7 in
Height
56.9 in
110.4
191.1
108.7
180.6
191.1 in
Length
180.6 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.44 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
JF
Generation
W204
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.950

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 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 Compressor
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
119 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
2136 mi
Range
519 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
519 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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).
149.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data