The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 37,400
 Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 280.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
190.7 in
Length
180.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.44 %
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

General

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
446 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data