The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 31,600
€ 34,400
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 160.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
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 160
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.66 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
122 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.74 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
24.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 160
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
725 mi
Range
432 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
432 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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
