The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 39,200
€ 30,100
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 200 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.8 in
Height
57.7 in
111.8
184.5
110.4
191.1
184.5 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.87 %
General
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
JF
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 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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 200
181 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 200
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
147 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
17.85 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 200
42 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
highway
64 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
455 mi
Range
1036 mi
Mercedes C 200
455 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 200
106.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
