The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 38,100
€ 42,200
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.9
73.2
83.5
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
181.1
110.4
191.1
181.1 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3494 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.67 %
General
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
S204
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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 Station Wagon
201 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
144 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.38 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
168 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
18 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
441 mi
Range
2441 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
2441 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
26.6 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
55 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.6 cu ft
