The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 200 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 30,100

€ 39,900

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 200.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.8
71.3
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56.8 in
110.4
191.1
111.8
184.5
191.1 in
Length
184.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.33 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200
JF
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Code
M 264.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200
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25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 200
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
1036 mi
Range
418 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
418 mi
Mercedes C 200
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).
115.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 200
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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