The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
€ 31,600

€ 31,900

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 160.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
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 160
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
200 kg
12.54 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
TF
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
127 bhp
Mercedes C 160
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
320 NM
210 NM
Mercedes C 160
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 160
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11.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.9 kg/bhp
10.98 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
54 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes C 160
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
725 mi
Range
490 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
490 mi
Mercedes C 160
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).
98.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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