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 10.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.7
73.2
83.5
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.9 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
180.6
110.4
191.1
180.6 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.33 %

General
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W204
Generation
JF
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
181 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
18.33 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
30 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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