The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 47,300
 Mercedes C 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) Mercedes C 300 h
€ 40,900
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 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300 h.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 h
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
71.3
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.5 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
111.8
184.5
191.1 in
Length
184.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 h
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.49 %
Mercedes C 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 h
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 h
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 h
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 h

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 h
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 h

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 h
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
65 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes C 300 h
20 mpg
city
60 mpg
39 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
863 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
863 mi
Mercedes C 300 h
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
74 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes C 300 h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 300 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data