The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 33,000
Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19) Mercedes C 160
€ 31,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘ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 (19 - 19)
1810
2020
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (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 (19 - 19)
2840
4686
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
2795
4845
4686 mm
Length
4845 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1581 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
141 kg
8.92 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (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 automatic 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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes C 160
50 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
108 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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