The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 200 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 39,200
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 200.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 200
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 200
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
11.84 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 200
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 200
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 200
119 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 200
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
748 mi
Range
455 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
455 mi
Mercedes C 200
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).
106.1 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes C 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
