The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 31,600

€ 38,600

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 10.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
72
79.9
56.9
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110
190.7
108.7
180.6
190.7 in
Length
180.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.911

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
122 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
725 mi
Range
655 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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).
115.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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