The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 39,800
€ 30,000
€ 39,800
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 280 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 280
KIA Optima Hybrid
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.3
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
108.7
180.6
110
190.7
180.6 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima Hybrid
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.24 %
General
Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima Hybrid
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima Hybrid
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
446 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
