The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 30,000

€ 77,100

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
57.3
72
79.9
56.6
70.7
79.1
72 in
Width
70.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.6 in
110
190.7
108.9
186.1
190.7 in
Length
186.1 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
3.93 %

General
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Code
M 156.985

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
18 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
41 mpg
city
11 mpg
44 mpg
highway
26 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
748 mi
Range
306 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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).
253.8 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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