The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 72,200

€ 40,500

€ 72,200
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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Mercedes C 63 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.6
70.7
79.1
57.7
73.2
83.5
70.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.6 in
Height
57.7 in
108.9
186.1
110.4
191.1
186.1 in
Length
191.1 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %

General
Mercedes C 63 AMG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
W204
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 (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
451 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG
451 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG
443 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
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 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
8.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
8.46 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
20 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
20 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
13 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
342 mi
Range
2136 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
342 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
227.4 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
227.4 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
451 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
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data