The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 42,200

€ 48,500

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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 300 Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 300 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 300 Station Wagon
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.4 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild 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
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
2441 mi
Range
612 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 300 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).
127 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
55 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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