The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 40,500

€ 41,700

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.44 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
161 hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
119 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
59 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
2136 mi
Range
637 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
637 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
82.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data