The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 79,000

€ 42,200

€ 79,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57
70.7
79.1
57.9
73.2
83.5
70.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
108.9
185.5
110.4
191.1
185.5 in
Length
191.1 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.1 %

General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
S204
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium 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 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.985
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
480 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
8.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
8.24 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
17 mpg
168 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
12 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
301 mi
Range
2441 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
301 mi
2441 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
26.6 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
257.7 kWh
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
55 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.6 cu ft