The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
€ 32,100
€ 42,500
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 26.9 cm longer, 9 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
1465
1860
2120
1448
1770
2008
1860 mm
Width
1770 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1465 mm
Height
1448 mm
2805
4855
2760
4586
4855 mm
Length
4586 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
5.59 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
JF
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
340 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
▶ REPLAY
11.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.55 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
64 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
989 mi
Range
595 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
141.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
