The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)

€ 36,400
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
€ 27,000
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 36,400
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 BlueTEC 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 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
110
190.7
184.5 in
Length
190.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.74 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
134 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
236 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
24.43 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
62 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
670 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
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