The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 36,500

€ 31,600

€ 36,500
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.3
72
79.9
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
180.6
110
190.7
180.6 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.820
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
181 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
144 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.33 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
509 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
509 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
136.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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