The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 40,300

€ 31,600

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %

General
Mercedes C 200
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 200
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.915
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
194 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 200
194 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 200
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
17.1 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 200
40 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
432 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 200
432 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 200
111.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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