The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 30,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 47,300
 Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300

ⓘ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 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
69.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.7 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.24 %
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
11.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
603 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 350 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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data