The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 77,100

€ 31,600

€ 77,100
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 63 AMG Performance Plus is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.6
70.7
79.1
57.3
72
79.9
70.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.6 in
Height
57.3 in
108.9
186.1
110
190.7
186.1 in
Length
190.7 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.81 %

General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W204
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.985
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11 mpg
city
30 mpg
26 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
306 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
253.8 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 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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