The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
€ 77,100
€ 32,100
€ 77,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.1 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
57.7
73.2
83.5
70.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.6 in
Height
57.7 in
108.9
186.1
110.4
191.1
186.1 in
Length
191.1 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.24 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W204
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
443 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
25.45 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
53 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11 mpg
city
46 mpg
26 mpg
highway
57 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
306 mi
Range
989 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
989 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
