The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 35,000
€ 31,100
€ 35,000
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 6.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.8 in
Height
57.3 in
111.8
184.5
110
190.7
184.5 in
Length
190.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.66 %
General
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
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
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25.35 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
411 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 160
411 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
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
117.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
