The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 27,000

€ 36,300

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
72
79.9
57
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
110
190.7
108.7
180.6
190.7 in
Length
180.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.32 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.913

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.99 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
25.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
853 mi
Range
667 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
667 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
113.1 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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