The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 41,500

€ 40,500

€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 200 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.8 in
Height
57.7 in
111.8
184.5
110.4
191.1
184.5 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.2 %

General
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
W205
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 200
181 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 200
221 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
142 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
18.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
18.82 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Mercedes C 200
39 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
32 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
418 mi
Range
2136 mi
Mercedes C 200
418 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
30.3 kWh
Mercedes C 200
115.6 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data