The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 48,500
 Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 300 d
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500

ⓘ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 d.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300 d
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
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 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
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 d
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.53 %
Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300 d
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300 d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 d
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 d

Performance

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

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300 d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
463 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
463 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
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).
113.1 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 300 d
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