The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 41,900

€ 53,700

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘ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 6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
57.9
73.2
83.5
57.4
71.3
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
110.4
191.1
111.8
185.1
191.1 in
Length
185.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.75 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 e Station Wagon
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
275 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
275 hp
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
119 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
112 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
112 mpg
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2441 mi
Range
1479 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
1479 mi
Mercedes C 350 e 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).
39.8 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
39.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








44.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.8 cu ft