The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 30,000
€ 53,800
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 400.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 400
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 400
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.79 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 400
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 400
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 400
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
11.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
38 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
748 mi
Range
513 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
513 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
151.6 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 400
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
