The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 320 CDI
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
190.7 in
Length
180.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.24 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

General

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 320 CDI
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 320 CDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
595 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data