The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
€ 40,500

€ 76,400

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,400
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 AMG.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.1
72.4
79.5
73.2 in
Width
72.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56.1 in
110.4
191.1
111.8
187.2
191.1 in
Length
187.2 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.64 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG
JF
Generation
W205
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
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Code
M 177.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
469 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
2136 mi
Range
500 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
500 mi
Mercedes C 63 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).
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).
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data