The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 42,300
€ 30,100
€ 42,300
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 d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 220 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.8 in
Height
57.7 in
111.8
184.5
110.4
191.1
184.5 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
General
Mercedes C 220 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
191 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d
191 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 220 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
18.29 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
53 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
60 mpg
highway
64 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
579 mi
Range
1036 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
579 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 d
90.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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