The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 31,100

€ 53,800

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 15.9 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 1.3 cm taller than the Mercedes C 400.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 400
1455
1830
2030
1442
1810
2020
1830 mm
Width
1810 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1455 mm
Height
1442 mm
2795
4845
2840
4686
4845 mm
Length
4686 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 400
1581 kg
Kerb Weight
1675 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2255 kg

Weight Difference:
94 kg
5.61 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 400
TF
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes C 400
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
325 NM
480 NM
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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 400
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11.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.11 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.8 kg/bhp
5.11 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 400
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
725 mi
Range
513 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
513 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).
151.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
455 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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