The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

€ 61,700
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 450 AMG
€ 30,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 61,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 450 AMG is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 450 AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.8 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
184.5 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 450 AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.34 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 450 AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 450 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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
362 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Mercedes C 450 AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
10.02 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 450 AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
31 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
37 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
1036 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
539 mi
1036 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
144 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 450 AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data