The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 39,600
€ 28,300
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.9
73.2
83.5
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
181.1
110.4
191.1
181.1 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.23 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
S204
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
V6 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
228 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
150 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
25.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
25 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
17 mpg
city
45 mpg
33 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
428 mi
Range
989 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
428 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
181.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft
