The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
€ 37,400

€ 27,000

€ 37,400
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 280 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 25.9 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1444
1770
2008
1455
1830
2030
1770 mm
Width
1830 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1444 mm
Height
1455 mm
2760
4586
2795
4845
4586 mm
Length
4845 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.27 %

General
Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W204
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
325 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.82 kg/bhp
11.75 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
55 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
446 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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