The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
€ 38,800
€ 32,100
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 16.9 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.3 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1442
1810
2020
1465
1860
2120
1810 mm
Width
1860 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1442 mm
Height
1465 mm
2840
4686
2805
4855
4686 mm
Length
4855 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
2115 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.43 %
General
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
168 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
168 bhp
139 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
400 NM
340 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
145 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
9.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
9.23 kg/bhp
11.55 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
71 mpg
64 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
59 mpg
city
55 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
637 mi
Range
989 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
637 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
82.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
