The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC Automatic (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 31,400

€ 39,800

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC is 5.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Mercedes C 280
56.7
72.4
80.3
56.9
69.7
79.1
72.4 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.7 in
Height
56.9 in
106.5
186
108.7
180.6
186 in
Length
180.6 in
106.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Mercedes C 280
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.36 %

General
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Mercedes C 280
CU1/CW1
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Mercedes C 280
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
25.32 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
39 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
662 mi
Range
446 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
662 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
174.3 kWh
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
125.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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