The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 31,100
€ 36,400
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
57.3
72
79.9
56.8
71.3
79.5
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110
190.7
111.8
184.5
190.7 in
Length
184.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.08 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
122 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
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26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
30 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
highway
69 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
725 mi
Range
670 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
