The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 47,600
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 31,600
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 47,600
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 25.9 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 0.7 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1448
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
1770
2008
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
1830
2030
1770 mm
Width
1830 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1448 mm
Height
1455 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
2760
4586
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
2795
4845
4586 mm
Length
4845 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1760 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2265 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
165 kg
9.38 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W204
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
228 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
540 NM
320 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

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

89 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
7.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
7.72 kg/bhp
11.9 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
586 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
144 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data