The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 46,100
€ 30,000
€ 46,100
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 350 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 350
KIA Optima Hybrid
57
69.7
79.1
57.3
72
79.9
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
180.6
110
190.7
180.6 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350
KIA Optima Hybrid
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.14 %
General
Mercedes C 350
KIA Optima Hybrid
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350
KIA Optima Hybrid
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.961
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 350
KIA Optima Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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13.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
13.24 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 350
24 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
32 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
423 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes C 350
423 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350
183.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350
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
