The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)

€ 31,900
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes C 160
€ 27,000
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 160 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 15.9 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 1.3 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1442
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
1810
2020
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
1830
2030
1810 mm
Width
1830 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1442 mm
Height
1455 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
2840
4686
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
2795
4845
4686 mm
Length
4845 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1559 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
164 kg
10.52 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
210 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
210 NM
325 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
10.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160
10.98 kg/bhp
11.63 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 160
54 mpg
55 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
42 mpg
city
46 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
491 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data