The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 31,100

€ 38,200

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 10.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
57.3
72
79.9
56.9
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110
190.7
108.7
180.6
190.7 in
Length
180.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.5 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Code
OM 646.811

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI
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26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
725 mi
Range
612 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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).
137.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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