The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 30,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 46,600
 Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘ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 250 BlueTEC.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 250 BlueTEC
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.21 %
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
46 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
854 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
854 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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).
98.8 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data