The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 31,100
€ 53,500
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 400.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 400
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 400
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.89 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 400
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 400
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
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26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
725 mi
Range
562 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
138.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 400
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
