The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 36,000
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 31,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 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 10.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
110
190.7
180.6 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.26 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
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

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
20.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
20.8 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
40 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
121.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 CDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data