The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 47,300
 Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300

ⓘ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 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
69.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.7 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.56 %
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
11.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
603 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data