The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 46,700
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 d.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 250 d
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 d
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.11 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 250 d
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 250 d
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 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 d
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 d
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 250 d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d
▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
748 mi
Range
675 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
675 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 250 d
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
