The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 31,600
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 61,900
 Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,900

ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
56.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
111.8
185
190.7 in
Length
185 in
110 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.46 %
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
TF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

▶ REPLAY
26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
9.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
441 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data