The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 40,500

€ 45,400

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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 1.7 cm taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1465
1860
2120
1448
1770
2008
1860 mm
Width
1770 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1465 mm
Height
1448 mm
2805
4855
2760
4586
4855 mm
Length
4586 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1780 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2205 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.49 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
JF
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.830

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
202 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
375 NM
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
375 NM
540 NM
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
8.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.46 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
8.81 kg/bhp
7.46 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
177 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
177 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
2136 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI 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).
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).
135.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
37 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
307 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data