The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 41,300
€ 31,100
€ 41,300
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 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.8 in
Height
57.3 in
111.8
184.5
110
190.7
184.5 in
Length
190.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.4 %
General
Mercedes C 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250
208 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 250
258 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
15.69 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 250
41 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
545 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 250
545 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
108 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 250
108 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
