The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 44,800
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300
€ 31,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 300 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 15.9 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 1.3 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1442
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
1810
2020
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
1830
2030
1810 mm
Width
1830 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1442 mm
Height
1455 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
2840
4686
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
2795
4845
4686 mm
Length
4845 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1581 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
61 kg
3.86 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
370 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
370 NM
325 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
6.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 300
6.28 kg/bhp
11.8 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes C 300
45 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
119.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
469 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data