The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

€ 39,800
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 30,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 39,800
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 250 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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
180.6 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.54 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 250 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 250 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
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
59 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
764 mi
Range
1036 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data