The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 31,600
€ 44,000
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 300.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300
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 300
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.5 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300
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 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Code
M 264.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
254 hp
Mercedes C 300
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
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26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
725 mi
Range
612 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 300
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).
127 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
