The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 200 Compressor (07 - 10)
€ 30,100

€ 34,200

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 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 Compressor.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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 Compressor
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.28 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
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 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
121 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
46 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1036 mi
Range
539 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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).
144 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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