The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 42,300

€ 40,500

€ 42,300
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 CDI 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 220 CDI 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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.89 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
W204
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 651.912
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
141 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.98 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
35 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
679 mi
Range
2136 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
111 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
111 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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