The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 49,700
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 31,600
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
180.6 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.48 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.19 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
554 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data