The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 250 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 41,300
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Hybrid is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 250.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 250
57.3
72
79.9
56.8
71.3
79.5
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110
190.7
111.8
184.5
190.7 in
Length
184.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 250
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.94 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 250
TF
Generation
W205
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 250
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 250
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
15.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 250
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
748 mi
Range
545 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
545 mi
Mercedes C 250
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).
108 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
