The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 52,100
Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) Mercedes C 350 e
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 350 e 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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
71.3
79.5
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
184.5 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.84 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
W205
Generation
JF
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 e
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4-cylinder plug-in 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
275 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 e
275 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 350 e
443 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 e

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
11.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 e
11.87 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Mercedes C 350 e
112 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1479 mi
Range
2136 mi
Mercedes C 350 e
1479 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
30.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 e
39.8 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
77 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data