The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 61,900
 Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,900

ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 43 AMG
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
56.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
111.8
185
191.1 in
Length
185 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.2 %
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 43 AMG
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 43 AMG
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
9.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
441 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data