The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 37,900

€ 40,500

€ 37,900
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 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.7
73.2
83.5
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.9 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
180.6
110.4
191.1
180.6 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.44 %

General
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
W204
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 271
Engine Series
M 271.950
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
181 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
146 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
18.33 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
27 mpg
city
No data
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
573 mi
Range
2136 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
121.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data