The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18)
€ 48,500
€ 41,900
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.4
71.3
79.5
57.9
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
111.8
185.1
110.4
191.1
185.1 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.4 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
268 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
14.27 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
35 mpg
168 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
612 mi
Range
2441 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
612 mi
2441 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
127 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).
26.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
127 kWh
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.6 cu ft
