The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
€ 60,200
€ 27,000
€ 60,200
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 43 AMG 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 43 AMG
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 43 AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.82 %
General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
526 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
