The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 61,700

€ 40,500

€ 61,700
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 450 AMG 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 450 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.7
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
111.8
184.5
110.4
191.1
184.5 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 450 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.59 %

General
Mercedes C 450 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
W205
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 450 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
362 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 450 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
10.02 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 450 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
31 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
23 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
539 mi
Range
2136 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
539 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
144 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).
30.3 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
144 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 450 AMG
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