The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 30,100
€ 35,000
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 16.9 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.3 cm taller than the Mercedes C 160.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
1465
1860
2120
1442
1810
2020
1860 mm
Width
1810 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1465 mm
Height
1442 mm
2805
4855
2840
4686
4855 mm
Length
4686 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.18 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
JF
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 bhp
127 bhp
Mercedes C 160
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
340 NM
210 NM
Mercedes C 160
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
11.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.5 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.44 kg/bhp
11.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
67 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes C 160
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
1036 mi
Range
411 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
411 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
117.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
455 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
