The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 39,800
 Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 26.9 cm longer, 9 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mercedes C 280.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
1465
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
1860
2120
1444
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
1770
2008
1860 mm
Width
1770 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1465 mm
Height
1444 mm
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
2805
4855
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
2760
4586
4855 mm
Length
4586 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
1780 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2060 kg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
205 kg
11.52 %
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
JF
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
202 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
375 NM
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
375 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
8.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
8.81 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
177 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
177 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
446 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
37 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
307 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data