The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)

€ 27,000
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 36,400
 Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
72
79.9
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
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 200 BlueTEC
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.7 %
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 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 BlueTEC
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
670 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data