The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 36,100

€ 30,100

€ 36,100
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 Compressor is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 26.9 cm shorter, 9 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1444
1770
2008
1465
1860
2120
1770 mm
Width
1860 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1444 mm
Height
1465 mm
2760
4586
2805
4855
4586 mm
Length
4855 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.35 %

General
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W204
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.950
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
181 bhp
139 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
250 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
250 NM
340 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
8.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.44 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
8.31 kg/bhp
11.44 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
36 mpg
67 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26 mpg
city
55 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
519 mi
Range
1036 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
519 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 Compressor
149.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
510 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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