The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 41,500
€ 27,000
€ 41,500
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 200 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 200
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 200
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.9 %
General
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200
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 274.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 200
181 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 200
221 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
142 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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18.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
18.82 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 200
39 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
418 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 200
418 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 200
115.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
