The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 46,800
€ 27,000
€ 46,800
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 300 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 300
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.3
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
111.8
184.5
110
190.7
184.5 in
Length
190.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.26 %
General
Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
268 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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12.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
12.79 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 300
39 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
672 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 300
672 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 300
115.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
