The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 30,100

€ 37,900

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 10.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.9
69.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
69.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.7 in
Height
56.9 in
110.4
191.1
108.7
180.6
191.1 in
Length
180.6 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.33 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
JF
Generation
W204
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 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.950

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
121 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
1036 mi
Range
573 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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