The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 52,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 350 e.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 e
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 350 e
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.02 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 e
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
275 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
275 hp
Mercedes C 350 e
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 e
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 e
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 e
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
11.87 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 e
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
112 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
112 mpg
Mercedes C 350 e
39 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
853 mi
Range
1479 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
1479 mi
Mercedes C 350 e
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).
39.8 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
39.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
77 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 e
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
