The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 30,000

€ 38,600

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.14 %

General
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.911

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
119 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
748 mi
Range
655 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
115.2 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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