The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 36,200
 Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200

ⓘ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 230.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 230
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
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 230
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.48 %
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 230
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 230
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 230
119 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
450 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
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).
172.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 230
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