The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 49,100

€ 40,900

€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 e is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 300 e
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.8 in
Height
57.5 in
111.8
184.5
110.4
191.1
184.5 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 e
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.66 %

General
Mercedes C 300 e
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
W205
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 e
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 e
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
13.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
13.22 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 e
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
124 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1635 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1635 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
36 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
36 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 e
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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