The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 30,000

€ 36,100

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 200 Compressor.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
57.3
72
79.9
56.9
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110
190.7
108.7
180.6
190.7 in
Length
180.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.44 %

General
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.950

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
119 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
748 mi
Range
519 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
519 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
149.7 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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