The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 53,600
€ 31,100
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 400 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 400
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 400
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.89 %
General
Mercedes C 400
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 400
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.06 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 400
31 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 400
539 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).
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 400
144 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
