The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 52,100
€ 27,000
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 350 e is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.8 in
Height
57.3 in
111.8
184.5
110
190.7
184.5 in
Length
190.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.06 %
General
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
275 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 e
275 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 e
443 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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11.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 e
11.87 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 350 e
112 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1479 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 350 e
1479 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 e
39.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
77 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
