The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 47,300
€ 25,100
€ 47,300
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 h 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 h
KIA Optima 2.0
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.7
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
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 h
KIA Optima 2.0
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.79 %
General
Mercedes C 300 h
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 h
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 h
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 h
553 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 300 h
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
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 h
16.58 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 h
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 300 h
65 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
60 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
863 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes C 300 h
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).
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 h
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 h
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
