The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

€ 45,600
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
€ 30,300
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
€ 45,600
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 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 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
111.8
185.1
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
185.1 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.53 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
S205
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
254 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Mercedes C 300 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

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
13.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.94 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
13.97 lb/hp
25.94 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
35 mpg
51 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
603 mi
Range
946 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
603 mi
946 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
128.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 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