The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 de 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 30,100
€ 49,100
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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 300 de.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 de
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 300 de
3505 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
16.09 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 de
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 de
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 300 de
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 de
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 de
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 de
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25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.83 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
13.83 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 de
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 de
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
157 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
157 mpg
Mercedes C 300 de
46 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1036 mi
Range
2071 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
2071 mi
Mercedes C 300 de
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).
30.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
30.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 de
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
53 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 de
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
