The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)

€ 47,200
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 25,100
 KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
KIA Optima 2.0
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.8 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
184.5 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
KIA Optima 2.0
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.79 %
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
KIA Optima 2.0
W205
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
KIA Optima 2.0
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
228 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
553 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
KIA Optima 2.0
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

▶ REPLAY
16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
16.58 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
65 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
60 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
863 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
74 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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
74 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data