The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 84,700

€ 31,600

€ 84,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 63 S AMG is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.1
72.4
79.5
57.3
72
79.9
72.4 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.1 in
Height
57.3 in
111.8
187.2
110
190.7
187.2 in
Length
190.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.81 %

General
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
W205
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 S AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
M 177.980
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
503 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
516 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 S AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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7.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
7.58 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
29 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
500 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
500 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 S AMG
155.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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