The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 44,200
 Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200

ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 250 BlueTEC
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.4 %
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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 250 BlueTEC
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
119 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
954 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
954 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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