The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
€ 48,200
€ 30,300
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
57.4
71.3
79.5
57.9
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
111.8
185.1
110.4
191.1
185.1 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.96 %
General
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
242 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
15.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.94 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
15.35 lb/hp
25.94 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
44 mpg
51 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
481 mi
Range
946 mi
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
481 mi
946 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
109.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft





















