The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18)
€ 50,300
€ 41,900
€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.4
71.3
79.5
57.9
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
111.8
185.1
110.4
191.1
185.1 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.77 %
General
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
201 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
146 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
18.76 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
52 mpg
168 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
39 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
912 mi
Range
2441 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
912 mi
2441 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
92.5 kWh
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.6 cu ft
