The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi DCT (18 - 19)
€ 42,600
€ 33,000
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.9
73.2
83.5
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
181.1
110.4
191.1
181.1 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.38 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
S204
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
148 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
26.9 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
44 mpg
51 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
692 mi
Range
946 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
692 mi
946 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
109.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft
