The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 31,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 25.9 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 0.7 cm taller than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
1830
2030
1448
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
1770
2008
1830 mm
Width
1770 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1455 mm
Height
1448 mm
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
2795
4845
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
2760
4586
4845 mm
Length
4586 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1581 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2185 kg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
119 kg
7 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
TF
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
325 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

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11.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.8 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
595 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 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).
141.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data