The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)

€ 44,200
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
€ 27,000
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 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 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
110
190.7
184.5 in
Length
190.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.25 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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 651.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
153 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
17.49 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
55 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
954 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data