The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 30,300
€ 45,600
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
57.9
73.2
83.5
57.4
71.3
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
110.4
191.1
111.8
185.1
191.1 in
Length
185.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.53 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
JF
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Code
M 264.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
254 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
25.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.97 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
25.94 lb/hp
13.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
51 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
946 mi
Range
603 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
946 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
94.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.9 cu ft



















