The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 41,900

€ 79,000

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,000
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
57.9
73.2
83.5
57
70.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
70.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
110.4
191.1
108.9
185.5
191.1 in
Length
185.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.1 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Code
M 156.985

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
8.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
17 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
2441 mi
Range
301 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
301 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus 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).
257.7 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
257.7 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft









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