The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 41,700
€ 40,500
€ 41,700
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 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition 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 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.44 %
General
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
W205
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
161 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
295 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
145 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
20.61 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
59 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
47 mpg
city
No data
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
637 mi
Range
2136 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
637 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
82.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
