The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 32,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 48,300
 Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300

ⓘ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 10.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
69.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.7 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
191.1 in
Length
180.6 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.85 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
JF
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.834
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
261 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
25.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.45 lb/hp
14.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
989 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data