The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 48,500
€ 27,000
€ 48,500
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 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 300 d
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 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
8.57 %
General
Mercedes C 300 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
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 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 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
242 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
369 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 300 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
15.53 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
43 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
463 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
463 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
113.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 d
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
