The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 46,800
 Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) Mercedes C 300
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800

ⓘ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 300.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
111.8
184.5
190.7 in
Length
184.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.44 %
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

General

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300
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 300
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 300
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300

Performance

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.79 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
12.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 300
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
672 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
672 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).
115.6 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data