The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 36,400
€ 30,100
€ 36,400
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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.54 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W204
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 651.911
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
144 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.19 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
38 mpg
city
46 mpg
59 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
764 mi
Range
1036 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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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