The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 72,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,200
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 AMG.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
57.3
72
79.9
56.6
70.7
79.1
72 in
Width
70.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.6 in
110
190.7
108.9
186.1
190.7 in
Length
186.1 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.97 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 6800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
451 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.46 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
8.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
20 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
39 mpg
city
13 mpg
52 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
853 mi
Range
342 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
342 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
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).
227.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
227.4 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
