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 10.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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 280
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.52 %
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
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 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
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

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
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