The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 41,900
€ 50,200
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘ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 10 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
57.9
73.2
83.5
57.4
69.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
69.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
110.4
191.1
108.7
181.1
191.1 in
Length
181.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.02 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.834
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
261 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.87 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
14.87 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
2441 mi
Range
684 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
684 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
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).
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
44.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
