The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 36,200
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 230 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 230
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
180.6 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.48 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 230
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
18 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
2136 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
30.3 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data