The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 Estate (07 - 09)
€ 41,900

€ 39,200

€ 41,900
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 Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 25.4 cm longer, 9 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Mercedes C 280 Estate.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280 Estate
1470
1860
2120
1459
1770
2008
1860 mm
Width
1770 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1470 mm
Height
1459 mm
2805
4855
2760
4601
4855 mm
Length
4601 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280 Estate
1815 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2270 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg

Weight Difference:
215 kg
11.85 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280 Estate
JF
Generation
S204
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280 Estate
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
202 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280 Estate
375 NM
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
375 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280 Estate
119 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Estate
▶ REPLAY
8.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.02 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
8.99 kg/bhp
7.02 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Fuel Economy
202 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Estate
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
2441 mi
Range
436 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
178.2 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
33 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 280 Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
485 L









1574 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L