The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 31,600
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 47,200
 Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200

ⓘ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 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 BlueTEC HYBRID.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 BlueTEC HYBRID
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.01 %
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921
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
228 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
122 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

▶ REPLAY
26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
65 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
30 mpg
city
60 mpg
48 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
863 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
863 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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).
74 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data