The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 52,100

€ 31,600

€ 52,100
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 e is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 15.9 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 1.3 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1442
1810
2020
1455
1830
2030
1810 mm
Width
1830 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1442 mm
Height
1455 mm
2840
4686
2795
4845
4686 mm
Length
4845 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.21 %

General
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
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 e
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol 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
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
275 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 e
275 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
600 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 e
600 NM
320 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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5.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 e
5.38 kg/bhp
11.9 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
135 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes C 350 e
135 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
1479 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 350 e
1479 mi
725 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 e
39.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
48 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 e
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data