The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 27,000
€ 47,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
57.3
72
79.9
56.8
71.3
79.5
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110
190.7
111.8
184.5
190.7 in
Length
184.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.1 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921
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
228 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
126 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
65 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
39 mpg
city
60 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
853 mi
Range
863 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
863 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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).
74 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
