The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 52,100
€ 30,000
€ 52,100
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 e is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima Hybrid
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.8 in
Height
57.3 in
111.8
184.5
110
190.7
184.5 in
Length
190.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima Hybrid
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.94 %
General
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima Hybrid
W205
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 e
KIA Optima Hybrid
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 e
275 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 e
443 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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11.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 e
11.87 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 350 e
112 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
1479 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes C 350 e
1479 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima 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).
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 e
39.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
77 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
