The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 27,000
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 45,400
 Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400

ⓘ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 25.9 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 0.7 cm taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
1830
2030
1448
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
1770
2008
1830 mm
Width
1770 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1455 mm
Height
1448 mm
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
2795
4845
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
2760
4586
4845 mm
Length
4586 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1559 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2205 kg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
141 kg
8.29 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
TF
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.830
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
325 NM
540 NM
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
11.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.46 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.63 kg/bhp
7.46 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
55 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 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).
135.8 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
491 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data