The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 76,400

€ 40,500

€ 76,400
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 63 AMG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Mercedes C 63 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.1
72.4
79.5
57.7
73.2
83.5
72.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.1 in
Height
57.7 in
111.8
187.2
110.4
191.1
187.2 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.64 %

General
Mercedes C 63 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
W205
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
M 177.980
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG
469 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG
479 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
8.06 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
29 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
22 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
500 mi
Range
2136 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
500 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 63 AMG
155.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data