The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 45,400
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 31,600
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 45,400
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 10.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.16 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 642.830
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
135.8 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
135.8 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data