The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 33,500
€ 28,300
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
57.4
71.3
79.5
57.9
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
111.8
185.1
110.4
191.1
185.1 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.27 %
General
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
127 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
25.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
25.52 lb/hp
25.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
44 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
472 mi
Range
989 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
472 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
102.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft
