The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 31,100

€ 47,300

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300
ⓘ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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
1455
1830
2030
1448
1770
2008
1830 mm
Width
1770 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1455 mm
Height
1448 mm
2795
4845
2760
4586
4845 mm
Length
4586 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
1581 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2125 kg

Weight Difference:
29 kg
1.8 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
TF
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.957

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
325 NM
370 NM
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
11.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.33 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.8 kg/bhp
5.33 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
725 mi
Range
603 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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