The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 36,000
€ 31,100
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 25.9 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1444
1770
2008
1455
1830
2030
1770 mm
Width
1830 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1444 mm
Height
1455 mm
2760
4586
2795
4845
4586 mm
Length
4845 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1581 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.25 %
General
Mercedes C 220 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 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
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
400 NM
325 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
142 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
9.43 kg/bhp
11.8 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
48 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
695 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
695 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
121.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
469 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
