The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 40,500

€ 77,100

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.6
70.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
70.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.7 in
Height
56.6 in
110.4
191.1
108.9
186.1
191.1 in
Length
186.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
JF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG Performance Plus
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Code
M 156.985

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
18 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
2136 mi
Range
306 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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).
253.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data