The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 30,000
 KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 42,500
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 320 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima Hybrid
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
180.6 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima Hybrid
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.24 %
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima Hybrid
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima Hybrid
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
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