The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 47,900

€ 31,600

€ 47,900
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 CGI 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1448
1770
2008
1455
1830
2030
1770 mm
Width
1830 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1448 mm
Height
1455 mm
2760
4586
2795
4845
4586 mm
Length
4845 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.24 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W204
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.982
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3498 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
288 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
288 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
365 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
365 NM
320 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
5.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
5.61 kg/bhp
11.9 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
494 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
494 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
157.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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