The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 220 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 31,100

€ 41,400

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 220 d.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 d
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 220 d
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.69 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 d
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921

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 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 d
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 d
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26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
725 mi
Range
592 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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