The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 33,200

€ 37,400

€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
Mercedes C 280
57.1
72.4
82.3
56.9
69.7
79.1
72.4 in
Width
69.7 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.1 in
Height
56.9 in
111.4
191.5
108.7
180.6
191.5 in
Length
180.6 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
Mercedes C 280
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.94 %

General
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
Mercedes C 280
GJ
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
163 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
Mercedes C 280
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
18.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
18.73 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
40 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
653 mi
Range
446 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
653 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
174.3 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
111.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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