The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)

€ 46,600
Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 250 d
€ 27,000
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 46,600
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 d 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 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.09 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 250 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 d
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 d
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 d
369 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Mercedes C 250 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
49 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
647 mi
853 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
98.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 d
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