The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 30,000
€ 49,200
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200
ⓘ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 15.9 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 1.3 cm taller than the Mercedes C 300.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300
1455
1830
2030
1442
1810
2020
1830 mm
Width
1810 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1455 mm
Height
1442 mm
2795
4845
2840
4686
4845 mm
Length
4686 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300
1662 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2195 kg
Weight Difference:
47 kg
2.83 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300
TF
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
187 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes C 300
385 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
385 NM
370 NM
Mercedes C 300
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
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8.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.03 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Hybrid
8.89 kg/bhp
6.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
52 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 300
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
748 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 300
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).
125 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
388 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
455 L








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