The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)

€ 41,100
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 30,000
 KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima Hybrid
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
180.6 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima Hybrid
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.84 %
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima Hybrid
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima Hybrid
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
655 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data