The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 31,600
€ 46,100
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 25.9 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 0.7 cm taller than the Mercedes C 350.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350
1455
1830
2030
1448
1770
2008
1830 mm
Width
1770 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1455 mm
Height
1448 mm
2795
4845
2760
4586
4845 mm
Length
4586 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2095 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.93 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350
TF
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.961
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes C 350
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
320 NM
350 NM
Mercedes C 350
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350
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11.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.01 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.9 kg/bhp
6.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 350
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
725 mi
Range
423 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
423 mi
Mercedes C 350
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).
183.8 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
