The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 49,700
 Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700

ⓘ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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
190.7 in
Length
180.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.49 %
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
TF
Generation
W204
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
12.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
554 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data