The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

€ 31,600
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 36,200
 Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200

ⓘ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 230.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 230
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
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 230
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.44 %
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 230
TF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 230
122 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

▶ REPLAY
26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
450 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
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).
172.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data