The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
€ 33,700

€ 27,000

€ 33,700
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 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 25.9 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 0.8 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 200 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1447
1770
2008
1455
1830
2030
1770 mm
Width
1830 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1447 mm
Height
1455 mm
2760
4586
2795
4845
4586 mm
Length
4845 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1560 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.95 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W204
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2148 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
134 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
134 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
270 NM
325 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
11.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
11.64 kg/bhp
11.75 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
50 mpg
55 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
720 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
720 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 CDI
117.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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