The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 30,100

€ 45,400

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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 26.9 cm longer, 9 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1465
1860
2120
1448
1770
2008
1860 mm
Width
1770 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1465 mm
Height
1448 mm
2805
4855
2760
4586
4855 mm
Length
4586 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2205 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.47 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
JF
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.830

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
340 NM
540 NM
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
11.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.46 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.44 kg/bhp
7.46 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
67 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55 mpg
city
33 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
1036 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI 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).
135.8 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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